Energy Program Administrator

Energy Program Administrator City of Tempe Arizona - 3.2 Tempe, AZ Job Details Full-time $76,800 - $113,200 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Qualifications Energy Program Administrator This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur in three weeks on June 4, 2026.

Pay Grade:

114

Annual Salary Range:

$76,800 - $113,200 The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Wellness Program Discount on health premiums Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary Department /

Division:

Transportation & Sustainability /

Sustainability Job Type :

Full-Time Regular Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902458 DESCRIPTION Supervises clean energy, electrification and energy efficiency projects and programming. Oversees contracts and agreements for renewable energy projects on City properties. Works with Facilities Maintenance staff, consultants, and local utilities to reduce energy use in city buildings and develop programs or policies that the City's Community Carbon Neutrality goals. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, implement, and manage energy programs and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the City's renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals. Collaborate with regional and state stakeholders and partners to advance energy policies and programs that increase renewable energy options and lower household energy burdens. Oversee energy related capital improvement program funds and operating budgets; manages renewable energy projects on City properties; and administers federal, state, and private funding and/or grants for energy related programs and projects. Collaborates with Facilities Maintenance staff, consultants, and local utilities to reduce energy use in City buildings and facilities through audits, retrofits, and upgrades to lighting, HVAC and controls. Coordinates the installation and maintenance of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure Presents renewable energy program updates to the City Council and the Sustainability and Resilience Commission. Coordinates with sustainability staff on capital budgets and capital improvement projects. Supervise assigned employees including selection, training, coaching and performance management. Manages data and annual reporting of greenhouse gases emissions inventories to Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in clean energy, energy efficiency, utility program administration, green construction codes or projects, program / policy development, or related experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Public Administration or Public Policy, Environmental Science or related field. The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree). Professional Licensures and Certifications Valid driver's license required. International Code Council (ICC) Building Plans Examiner (B3) Certification is preferred. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 90.1) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: Criminal history review

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors' Association (TSA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.