Salary $86,346.83 – $104,975.52

About the Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Climate Programs, this position develops, plans, coordinates, implements and administers the City’s building decarbonization programs and initiatives to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions. The Building Decarbonization Program Manager will develop and implement new energy efficiency and building decarbonization policies and programs; develop and provide community outreach and engagement to help Olympia residents and businesses implement energy efficiency and decarbonization measures; and apply an equity lens to improve program outcomes for frontline community members.

In addition, the position will monitor state, federal, and utility incentives available for building and energy retrofits, write and administer grant applications, and design programs to enhance community member use of incentives. The Building Decarbonization Program Manager will also coordinate with other City programs and community partners to enhance energy improvement and decarbonization services for low- and moderate-income households (i.e., solar, heat pump, and energy audit programs).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of energy efficiency and building decarbonization strategies, policies, practices, and technology. 

• Knowledge of climate change issues, including climate trends and impacts, and strategies for climate change mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and climate justice.

• Understanding that climate change is a social justice issue and bring that lens to the work.

• Excellent project management skills, including skill in planning, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing problems, implementing plans and programs, and resolving issues.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and exercise informal influence without having direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Develops, plans, organizes, and implements energy efficiency and building decarbonization programs, policies and strategies to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Responsible for overall program strategy, evaluation, budget preparation and monitoring, cost-estimating and problem-solving related to building decarbonization programs and initiatives.

3. Responds and adapts to changing program priorities and goals as set by the Director of Climate Programs, City Council and the City Manager.

4. Develops key performance indicators and evaluates the impact of programs and policies in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Implements program revisions and updates based on the effectiveness of current program elements.

6. Recommends and develops opportunities for new or improved projects, programs, tools, and partnerships to achieve Olympia’s climate action and building decarbonization goals.

7. Applies an equity lens to identify opportunities to improve the program and reach communities of color, low and moderate income, renters, non-English speaking, and other frontline community members.

8.Coordinates with City departments to evaluate, develop and strengthen departmental and city-wide policies, plans, procedures and regulations in support of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan and other program goals. 

9. Conducts research, analyzes information and data, and synthesizes research findings into high quality work products, including informative summaries, fact sheets, presentations, and reports.

10. Distills and translates complex information into clear, compelling materials for diverse audiences.

11. Performs research and analysis of emission reduction measures to inform program implementation efforts.

12. Develops programming and supports education and outreach around state and federal incentives for residents and businesses to decarbonize and improve energy efficiency.

13. Develops and manages contracts and interlocal agreements to implement assigned programs as needed.

14. Recommends, develops, and administers grant applications in support of the City’s climate and energy programs. 

15. Serves as the City’s building decarbonization program liaison to outside entities including local jurisdictions, agencies, contractors and non-governmental partners.

16. Develops strategic partnerships within the community to facilitate and expand emissions reduction and energy conservation efforts in support of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.

17. Monitors federal, state and/or local regulations and guidance and recommends actions to achieve compliance with climate and energy policies and practices.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of energy efficiency and building decarbonization strategies, policies, practices, and technology. 

2. Knowledge of climate justice principles and practices. 

3. Knowledge of behavior change principles and practices. 

4. Knowledge of federal, state and local building, energy and climate change codes, regulations, and policies.

5. Demonstrated understanding of climate change issues, including climate trends and impacts, and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.

7. Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with great attention to detail.

8. Excellent project management skills, including skill in planning, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing problems, implementing plans and programs, and resolving issues.

9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

10. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects, balance competing demands, set priorities, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

11. Make effective and appropriate decisions based on available data.

12. Recommend, develop, write, and administer grant applications in support of climate related programs.

13. Research, analyze, synthesize, and present data accurately and clearly in written, oral, and graphic form.

14. Communicate complex information clearly using simple, commonly accepted language. Ability to make effective, polished public presentations. 

15. Proficiency in using software applications such as spreadsheet, database management, presentation, and word processing programs.

16. Use tact, discretion, persuasion, diplomacy, respect, and courtesy to gain the cooperation and commitment of others; to facilitate groups; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with departments, officials, the media, representatives of other groups, agencies, entities or businesses, and diverse members of the public.

17. Remain flexible while working in a multi-task environment, easily adapt to shifting priorities, maintain an objective perspective, set and achieve goals, and adapt to new and changing technology.

18. Read, understand, interpret, and apply appropriate terminology, instructions, policies, procedures, legal requirements, and regulations pertinent to building decarbonization programs.

19. Work independently or cooperatively as a member of a team.

20. Maintain regular consistent and punctual attendance.

Experience/Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Energy Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, or related field; and 2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, including program management, in energy efficiency, building decarbonization, emissions reductions programs or related field.

3. Requires knowledge of climate change, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization strategies and practices.

4. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. 

5. Knowledge of common functions and issues in city government is preferred.

6. A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements:

1. Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

2. Successful completion of criminal background check.

To Apply

• Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile (listed below) for this position.

• Open Continuous. Apply by midnight on June 28, 2023 to be considered in the first review of applications.

• Only Electronic Applications are accepted.

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