ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10, ISD (Environmental Initiatives)

The Los Angeles County is seeking an Administrative Manager 10 for the Environmental Initiatives Division, responsible for program communications, energy efficiency strategies, educational events, and managing clean energy programs. The role involves advising management, monitoring program effectiveness, building partnerships, preparing budgets, and pursuing funding opportunities. The position is remote and reports to higher management within the division.
About the position

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill an Administrative Manager 10, ISD position in the Energy and Environmental Service, Environmental Initiatives Division. The Administrative Manager 10, ISD position serves as main contact for program communications, builds strategies for energy efficiency, coordinates educational events, delivers presentations and trainings, identifies program opportunities for electrical energy or natural gas savings and determines the profitability and viability of new products or program enhancements. Positions allocable to this class will report to an Administrative Manager XIII, ISD (Division Manager) or higher. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and evaluates a portfolio of clean energy programs. Proposes resolutions to policy issues and problems as they arise. Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of objectives, policies, and programs. Supports the preparation of special projects and reports for EID management. Advises top departmental management on problems, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations. Monitors efficiency and effectiveness of their programs managed, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations. Maintains effective relations and builds partnerships with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders. Works with section budget staff in preparing budget requests and justifications for the assigned programs. Identifies, develops project proposals, grant application, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives. Supports the development, implementation, and management of strategies, plans, projects and objectives for a portfolio of programs. Participates in meetings with regional, state, and federal legislators and regulators, public agency executives and peers, community groups, local commissions and agencies, and members of the public, as necessary to promote, describe, implement and administer the County's Environmental Initiatives. Manages and monitors large contracts in support of program management.

Responsibilities
• Serve as main contact for program communications.
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• Build strategies for energy efficiency.
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• Coordinate educational events.
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• Deliver presentations and trainings.
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• Identify program opportunities for electrical energy or natural gas savings.
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• Determine the profitability and viability of new products or program enhancements.
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• Plan, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of clean energy programs.
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• Propose resolutions to policy issues and problems.
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• Participate in planning sessions and assist in the development and implementation of objectives, policies, and programs.
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• Support the preparation of special projects and reports for EID management.
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• Advise top departmental management on problems and make recommendations for their solution.
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• Monitor efficiency and effectiveness of managed programs.
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• Maintain effective relations and build partnerships with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders.
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• Prepare budget requests and justifications for assigned programs.
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• Identify and develop project proposals and grant applications for funding.
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• Support the development, implementation, and management of strategies, plans, projects, and objectives.
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• Participate in meetings with legislators, public agency executives, community groups, and members of the public.

Requirements
• Three years' experience in an administrative, advisory, or staff capacity dealing with environmental or sustainability initiatives specifically in grant writing and contract management.
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• Two years of experience must include at least one of the following: Successfully applied for a state or federal grant in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $1 million; or Managed a grant program at the state or federal level in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $1 million.
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• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.

Nice-to-haves
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resource Conservation, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Policy, or closely related field.
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• Experience working with the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, California Public Utilities Commission and/or California Energy Commission.
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• Experience managing clean energy programs of $10 million or more.
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• Demonstrated successful implementation of environmental and/or sustainability programs in large organizations.

Benefits
• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
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• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
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• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
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• Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits.
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• 13 paid holidays per year.
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• 5/40 work schedule (Telework - where appropriate).