Climate and Energy Program Manager Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Climate and Energy Program Manager Town of Carrboro, NC – 3.0

Carrboro, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$80.7K – $100K a year 13 hours ago Benefits Caregiver leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Bilingual Spanish Community engagement Microsoft Excel PMP 5 years English Analysis skills Project management Bachelor’s degree Energy efficiency & conservation LEED Certification Budgeting HVAC Certification Data visualization Senior level ASHRAE Standards Communication skills Full Job Description General Definition and Conditions of Work Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Sustainability Officer. Physical Requirements This is a combination of sedentary work and light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift and/or move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Essential Functions Assists with the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plans, with an emphasis on energy and electrification, race and equity, and robust data collection and analysis. Municipal Energy Conservation , Fleet Electrification and Renewable Energy Initiatives – Manage vendors performing Energy Audits of municipal facilities. Develop strategy for deploying capital dollars to greatest-impact energy conservation and solar projects. Work closely with the Public Works team to ensure feasibility, implementation, and ongoing maintenance. Work with multiple departments to update and create policies, such as a Green Building Policy or Fleet Vehicle Replacement Policy, to further operationalize and institutionalize sustainable management practices and policies across Town operations. Community Energy Efficiency , Renewable Energy and Beneficial Electrification Initiatives – Oversee the Town’s community energy efficiency, renewable energy and beneficial electrification initiatives. Design programs, initiatives, and outreach tools to support the adoption of energy efficiency, weatherization, heat pumps, EVs, and solar for residences and businesses. Technical Assistance – Advise grant submissions to support the Town’s climate action initiatives; give guidance to the Town’s Capital Improvements Plan projects relevant to energy and transportation emissions; perform audits and quality control on work completed by consultants and contractors. Data-driven Decision-making -Maintain databases and update leadership on performance metrics for monthly, quarterly, annual, and by request data, including greenhouse gas inventories, building energy use, renewable energy generation, EV charging usage, fleet fossil fuel use, and cost savings. Perform research, planning, and technical analyses for complex projects; develop data sets that measure progress of existing programs and help identify new sustainability strategies. Prepare reports for presentation to advisory boards, elected officials, other governmental agencies and the public. Community Engagement – Develop and coordinate communications and outreach events that comply with the Town’s Equitable Engagement Plan and Language Access Plan. May represent the Town in local and regional efforts, including supporting community events and public engagement activities and stakeholder meetings. Comfort working one-on-one with residents to develop energy efficiency and electrification plans and apply for rebates. May potentially oversee interns or train permanent and temporary employees. Performs related tasks as required. Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any technical field, including but not limited to: Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Planning or Sustainability and At least five (5) years professional work experience in facility and/or home energy use and associated systems and technologies (ex. HVAC, controls, lighting, envelope) and energy conservation/energy efficiency. Work experience in project management, community engagement, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and local government preferred. •Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities One or more of the following: LEED accreditation (any level) RESNET Home Energy Rater (HERS) ASHRAE certification Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP) Project management principles and practices; energy-saving technologies and trends; Behavior change strategies; computers and software applications used in business settings (ex. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office); Simple budget preparation practices; Analytical skills, including data visualization; effective communication to diverse audiences; bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public; problem solve and demonstrate decision-making; be highly organized and detail-oriented; set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines; coordinate and independently perform technical research; study, analyze and present results. Disclaimer

CARRBORO

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization. The Town of Carrboro offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permenant employees. Health Insurance The Town provides a group medical insurance including family coverage through our medical provider, Aetna. The Town pays the cost of employee only coverage and shares the costs of adding family members (including domestic partners) to the town plan. Health insurance is effective the first day of of the month following new hire’s start date. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is an optional benefit administered through our dental provider, Aetna. Dental coverage is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is a benefit offered through our vision provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Vision coverage is paid for by the Town. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available. Flexible Spending Account An optional benefit offered through our provider, Flex. Eligible health and dependent care expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars allocated onto a Visa card.

Paid Time Off Annual Leave:

Permenant full-time employees earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon years of service. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.

Sick Leave:

Permenant full-time employees accrue at a rate of one day per month of service or twelve days per calendar year. Shift employees of the Fire-Rescue Department earn sick leave at the rate of five, twenty-four hour tour-of-duty days per calendar year. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.

Paid-Time Off:

Permenant full-time employees recieve three (3) days (36 hours for Fire-Rescue personnel) per calendar year of time to be used as needed. Time is pro-rated to employee’s start date. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.

Paid Caregiver Leave:

Qualifying employees receive 240 hours of Paid Caregiver Leave to care for an immediate family member including birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from employee’s leave bank.

Paid Holidays:

There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or permenant part-time positions are eligible for paid holiday time. Local Government Retirement System All employees in permenant full- or part-time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Town makes a contribution of 5% for law enforcement officers and 3% for all other employees to town sponsored 401(k) administered through Empower. NO employee match is required, however, employees have the option of making contributions on a pre- or post-tax basis.

Disability and Life Insurance Town Paid:

The Town covers both long term disability and life/AD&D insurance for permenant employees.

Employee Paid:

Employees have the option of enrolling in short-term disability and purchaing supplemental life and dependent life insurance at their own expense. Employee Assistance Program Employees and their dependents eligible to recieve free and confidential 24/7 counseling through the Town’s Employee Assistance Program. Additional Benefits Service Level Benefit payment based on years of service beginning year zero (0) of permenant full-time employment. Paid in December before holidays each year. O2 Fitness membership paid for by the Town.

Credit Union:

Employees of the Town of Carrboro are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union. Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.