Senior Energy Climate Program Manager

The Senior Energy Climate Program Manager at Salt Lake City Corp will lead initiatives to reduce energy use and promote renewable resources, working under the Sustainability Deputy Director. Responsibilities include developing policies, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and advising on climate strategies. The role requires expertise in project and energy management, with a focus on collaboration with various partners. The position offers a competitive salary and full city benefits.
Position Title:

Senior Energy Climate Program Manager

Job Description:

Under direction of the Sustainability Deputy Director, incumbent works independently to advance the City’s goals to reduce energy use, increase the use of renewable energy resources, and develop strategies to address and adapt to climate change. Serves as the primary City employee leading efforts on the Utah Renewable Communities, a collaboration with 18 other Utah communities and our utility to create a net-100% clean electricity program. Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor, recommending best options for reaching climate and energy goals. Provides technical and facilitation services for City staff, department directors, elected officials, business groups, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to achieve the City’s climate and energy goals. Provides direction to consultants and may supervise and coordinate the activities of an assigned workgroup.

This is a highly technical management position requiring experience and expertise in project management, energy management and climate planning.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before May 27th for priority review.

Position Salary Range:

$113,304 - $138,483

The market rate for this position is $125,894/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)
• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
• Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor, recommending best options for reaching climate and renewable energy goals, based on customer needs, operational and compliance requirements, technological and financial alternatives, and overall cost-effectiveness.
• Develops and implements policies related to Energy and Climate Change.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with key contacts in the energy industry (utilities, state, contractors, advocates) that create or administer policies or programs that may impact city operations and energy use.
• Facilitates multi-stakeholder meetings, workshops, task forces, committees, and boards dedicated to climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Represents the City in conferences and meetings with other agencies, national, state and local authorities, utility and other consortium bodies, private industry and public groups.
• Represents the City when negotiating with energy utilities and state agencies to develop strategies and ensure outcomes that align with the City’s interests and goals.
• Follows energy regulatory proceedings; determines City position; writes and submits comments to state regulators; and prepares and delivers oral testimony, as needed.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation for city departments to identify and execute energy-related strategies. Facilitates the internal Energy Management Steering Committee that is tasked with evaluating energy use in City operations, including buildings, fleet and employee behavior.
• Maintains strong lines of communication between the Sustainability Department and key staff in other departments. Motivates city departments to prioritize energy use reductions and renewable energy, while considering city culture, budget process and decision making processes.
• Delivers community outreach and education to city staff on issues related to climate change, energy efficiency, energy use and renewable energy.
• Conducts research, analyzes information and data, and synthesizes findings into clearly written informative strategy recommendations, fact sheets, and presentations. Generates reports and tracks progress toward City climate and energy goals, including greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, electricity, natural gas and fleet fuel.
• Identifies financial incentives, grants and other resources outside of the City that leverage staff time and funding to achieve energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate goals.
• Evaluates renewable energy resources and leads city’s effort in procuring clean energy infrastructure to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
• Coordinates and participates in climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans that translate science and reflect local priorities.
• Manages contracts and provides direction for consultants. Approves payment for services.
• Supervises, makes work assignments and provides specific direction to assigned interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field and eight years experience serving in a full-time, paid position in financial analysis, project management, energy management or climate mitigation and adaptation planning. A Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of current trends in sustainability issues related to climate change, air quality, renewable energy, and energy management. Demonstrated understanding of climate change impacts and/or adaptation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to energy, climate change and air quality..
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals of varied backgrounds. Ability to organize work and gain support of employees, external customers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects, balance competing demands, set priorities, meet deadlines, and comply with budget targets. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card. Ability to travel to various external locations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate-level degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or related field.
• Knowledge and experience with energy regulatory processes and bodies.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Certified energy manager, climate change certifications or LEED credentials.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working conditions.
• Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

DEPARTMENT

Sustainability

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40