Senior Energy Climate Program Manager

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 e