Deputy Director, Energy & Sustainability

The Maryland Department of General Services is hiring a Deputy Director for the Office of Energy and Sustainability. This management position involves overseeing operations, managing budgets, and supporting sustainability initiatives, including the transition of State fleet vehicles to electric. The role requires a deep understanding of environmental impacts and practical solutions. The job is hybrid eligible, allowing for telework options.
Maryland Department of General Services
Office of Energy and Sustainability

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OES(Program Manager Senior I)

Accepting resumes until April 30, 2025.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Primary office location: (telework/hybrid eligible)
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process.

Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!

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The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire a talented and experienced professional to serve as the Deputy Director within the Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of anthropogenic environmental impacts and a passion for finding and implementing practical, measurable and cost-effective solutions. The Deputy Director supports the Director by overseeing key operations, supervising senior staff, ensuring timely submission of legislative and financial reports, managing budget tracking, developing and analyzing goal-focused programs, and ensuring smooth operations within the office.
The Deputy Director will support the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP) Manager, who leads the transition of over 4,000 State fleet vehicles to electric (EV), ensuring that EV infrastructure is in place before EV’s arrive at State sites. Responsibilities include program design, staff and contractor management, budget oversight, and legislative coordination, including tracking EV-related bills and drafting reports.
Additionally, the Deputy Director manages Sustainability Initiatives and Green Purchasing, by supporting the Chair of the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee. This includes leading statewide green procurement policies, overseeing compliance with environmental standards, coordinating inter-agency efforts, and managing the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) program, which influences billions of dollars of State purchases.

The Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is responsible for the following functions:
· Purchases electricity, including renewable power, for all State agencies.
· Oversees the State’s Energy Performance Contracting program and manages the State Energy Database.
· Chairs the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee.
· Installs electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the State fleet.
· Performs energy audits, designs and manages energy efficiency projects, and develops plans and implements decarbonization projects for State facilities.

The position may also be assigned the management of new programs and staff as programs develop in the future.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications
· Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in either a technical or scientific field of study with an emphasis on sustainability, or a related field.
· Ten (10) years of experience working on environmentally-focused projects in the built environment, project management in an emissions and energy data program, green construction management, or other environmentally-focused technical discipline.
· Experience managing professional staff.
· Ability to communicate effectively with and present to executives, staff, a variety of customers, and vendor representatives.
· Experience with program budgeting.
· Experience with Maryland State procurement processes and laws.
· PMP certification or sustainability professional certifications from accredited institutions.

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Benefits:
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter by April 30, 2025 to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov – include “Deputy Director OES” in the subject line of the e-mail.
For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985.
For more information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• How many years of Energy & Sustainability professional work experience do you possess?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21201