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Energy Services Manager (Energy Manager - Unclassified)

SALARY

$2,695.00 - $4,863.46 Biweekly

$70,070.00 - $126,450.00 Annually

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

35M00000161

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

OPENING DATE

04/01/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$2,695.00 - $4,863.46 Biweekly

$70,070.00 - $126,450.00 Annually

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

35M00000161

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

OPENING DATE

04/01/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description

Sales and Marketing description does not apply.

This position will either manage the energy services division in the Department of Public Utilities or serve as the Sustainability Coordinator in implementing the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant.
 
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency
The purpose of this position is to work with federal, state and local partners to implement the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant and organize sustainable programming.

Sales/Marketing
The purpose of the position is to manage the functions of the energy services division. The position is responsible for sales and marketing the City's utility services. The position plans, organizes, and implements programs within major organizational policies, and reports progress on major activities to executive level administrators through reports and conferences.
 
Supervision:
• Exercised: Classification typically supervises.
• Received: Reports to the Director of Public Utilities or a Deputy CAO.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply

Example of Duties

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.  City Residency is required within 12 months of hire.
 
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is seeking to fill the position of Energy Services Manager.  The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs to reduce energy use (via energy efficiency and conservation) and enhance the amount of renewable energy use for city facilities and within the community. The position
is located within the Office of Sustainability and reports to the Sustainability Manager.  


Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in the development of the city's RVAgreen 2050 Climate Action Plan, including identifying strategies to meet 80% by 2050 GHG emissions reduction targets, developing implementation plans, community engagement efforts and measuring and reporting progress;
  • Implementing Climate Action Plan strategies within the community and city agencies to meet 80% by 2050 GHG emissions reduction targets in areas including renewable energy, reducing energy demand in buildings, VMT reduction and transportation electrification;
  • Developing and implementing programs to reduce energy use (via energy efficiency and conservation) and enhance the amount of renewable energy use for city facilities and within the community;
  • Developing and maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with other city departments, county, state, and federal agencies and organizations;
  • Fostering community-wide initiatives and cooperative partnerships to achieve measurable progress toward the city's 80% by 2050 GHG emissions reduction targets;
  • Staying abreast of and analyzing the impact of relevant regulatory and policy issues as well as current and proposed federal, state, and local legislation and economic trends;
  • Serving as the City of Richmond point of contact to Dominion Energy and representing the city with appropriate organizations, as needed;
  • Providing information to individuals, citizen groups, businesses and organizations on matters related to the city's energy and GHG emissions reduction efforts.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

Refer to the Minimum Qualifications for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency:
 
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency:
  • Requires Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field. Master's, Law or other Advanced Degree preferred;
  • Requires five years of professional experience within a local government organization in areas involving policy analysis, project management and/or environmental planning;
  • LEED AP preferred.
 
Sales/Marketing:
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Business or related field;
  • Requires four years of experience in utility sales and marketing;
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification;
  • No Special Certification or License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency position:

Sustainability/Energy Efficiency:
  • B.A./B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other);
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) (If not currently a Certified Energy Manager, the incumbent will be required to become one within a year of hire.)
  • At least three years of related experience with green building, energy audits and energy related projects;
  • At least three (3) years of experience with the development and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, life cycle cost analysis, energy cost and consumption management and energy procurement;
  • Project Management experience;
  • Experience in Change Management.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The job risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.

The job requires normal visual acuity, hearing and speaking ability.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Employer
City of Richmond
Phone
(804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website
http://www.richmondgov.com
Address
900 East Broad Street
Suite 902
Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Employer
City of Richmond
Phone
(804) 646-5660
Website
http://www.richmondgov.com
Address
900 East Broad Street
Suite 902
Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Energy Services Manager (Energy Manager - Unclassified) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?


* QUESTION 2
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?


* QUESTION 3
Are you a current resident of the City of Richmond?



* QUESTION 4
Which answer best describes your highest level of education?






* QUESTION 5
If you stated 'Advanced Degree' above, please indicate. If you checked another box, please indicate 'Not Applicable.'
* QUESTION 6
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Environmental Science, Public Administration or a related field?


* QUESTION 7
Do you have experience working in local government?


* QUESTION 8
Do you have three (3) years of professional experience in green building, energy audits or energy related projects?


* QUESTION 9
Which of the following do you have at least three (3) years of verifiable experience? (Check all that apply)





* QUESTION 10
Please indicate below which certification(s) or accreditation(s) you currently hold. (Check all that apply and indicate on application expiration date)





* QUESTION 11
If you stated 'Other' above, please indicate. If you checked another box, please indicate 'Not Applicable.'
* Required Question