Project Manager II - Climate and Energy

Frederick County, MD is seeking a full-time Project Manager II for its Climate and Energy Department. This role involves leading projects in climate action, clean energy, and sustainability initiatives. The position includes managing diversity and equity strategies and offers a salary range of $75,001 to $120,002 annually. The job is flexible/hybrid, allowing for remote work options.
Salary: $75,001.00 - $120,002.00 Annually
Location : 30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: FY26-00278
Department: Climate and Energy
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: 1/8/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

JOB INFORMATION
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday; full benefits

This professional position is located within the Division of Energy and Environment's (DEE's) Department of Climate and Energy. The Climate and Energy Department is responsible for administering projects and programs for our growing Climate and Energy (C&E) functions, which currently encompass five key areas that support the County Executive's initiatives: 1) Climate and Energy Action Planning for internal government operations and community-wide initiatives; 2) Clean Fleet and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; 3) Building Energy Performance; 4) Clean Energy Procurement; and 5) Sustainability and Equity.

This Project Manager position will lead projects across multiple Climate and Energy program areas, including both community-facing and internal operations initiatives. Key areas of work will include DEE's Green Homes Program, environmental justice (EJ) initiatives, air quality monitoring, and clean transportation and electric vehicles/alternative fuel vehicles. This position will manage implementation of the Division's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ) Strategic Plan, collaborating with management and staff across the Division to advance our equity and environmental justice work.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage capital projects through Climate and Energy's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including by collaborating with other divisions and overseeing contractors.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for consultants following procurement rules and regulations and Division/Department requirements, evaluate technical and price proposals, and make recommendations for the award of consultant contracts. Manage contractual agreements and related documents associated with consultant services.
• Prepare and/or oversee development of feasibility studies and planning documents.
• Manage and track fiscal/project budgets, invoicing and payments, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage implementation of the Division's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ) Strategic Plan, collaborating with other staff across the Division to track impacts of programs and identify opportunities to further integrate equity into the Division's work. This will include management of programs like DEE's Green Homes Program and EJ Air Quality Monitoring Network.
• Plan and lead outreach and engagement efforts to expand the reach of the Division's programs and services; attend at least 3 outreach events per year on evenings and weekends in accordance with Division policy.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Community Based Organizations (CBOs), other County agencies, and other partner organizations to execute key projects and programs.
• Assist in growing the Division's clean transportation initiatives based on Frederick County Government's Climate and Energy Action Plan for Internal Operations and recently released Community-wide Climate and Energy Action Plan, which found that the transportation sector is the largest current source of emissions in Frederick County.
• Manage implementation of the County's 2023 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan by overseeing and expanding initiatives to remove barriers to EV ownership and charging access County-wide.
• In partnership with the Division of Public Works (DPW), manage projects and programs to advance the County fleet's transition to electric vehicles and other alternative fuels. Manage task to update the County's 2023 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Transition Plan.
• Assist with development of relevant County policies, codes, and ordinances.
• Coordinate with local, State and Federal government regulatory agencies.
• In partnership with the Division's Grants Manager, identify, apply for, and manage grants to support the County's environmental justice, sustainability, air quality, and clean transportation efforts.
• Assist in expanding Climate and Energy benchmarking, performance tracking, and reporting
• Prepare and present information to elected officials, the public, and other audiences
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Associates degree
• Minimum 3 years of project management work experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to effectively manage a project from scoping through delivery and effectively administer multiple project assignments simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under time constraints, and demonstrate flexibility in an environment of multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of climate and clean energy topics, particularly regarding clean transportation
• Strong understanding of the intersection of climate and environmental justice issues and ability to stay current on the latest data, federal, state, and local policies, and best practices impacting the environmental justice field
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships and identify mutually beneficial solutions
• Ability to organize work with limited supervision, take initiative, and propose strategies and ideas proactively to advance the Division's goals and programs
• Ability to effectively utilize computerized systems/equipment (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and project management, etc.)
• Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse internal and external partners and community members

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
• Project management experience in local government, especially with the State of Maryland and/or Frederick County
• Prior experience doing work directly involving electric vehicles, alternative fuels, multimodal transportation, sustainable transportation, climate, or environmental justice
• Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; and occasionally walk and drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, and rarely work outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS
• Available for varied working hours, as needed, to accommodate meetings and special departmental needs

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
• An evaluation of training and experience.
• One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, you will not be considered further.
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Which best describes your level of education?
• Less than Associate's degree
• Associate's degree received
• Bachelor's degree received
• Advanced degree received

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Do you have a valid automobile operator's license?
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Which describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft 365?
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Do you have at least 3 years of project management work experience?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.
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Do you have project management experience in local or state government, especially with the State of Maryland and/or Frederick County?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
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Do you have prior experience doing work directly involving electric vehicles, alternative fuels, multimodal transportation, sustainable transportation, climate, or environmental justice?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
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Do you currently possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?
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