Clean Energy Manager
About The Position
The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking a Clean Energy Manager (Planner 4G, grade G27) to lead a significant transit electrification and facility resilience initiative. This role is crucial for transitioning the County's bus fleet to 75% zero-emission by 2030 and 100% by 2045. The selected candidate will be the agency's senior expert in fleet electrification, charging infrastructure, facility resilience, and clean energy integration within transit operations. This is an execution-focused leadership position for a professional experienced in delivering complex, capital-intensive infrastructure programs within public transit systems, aiming for measurable progress, operational reliability, and long-term resilience against climate and grid challenges.
Requirements
- Master's degree in business or public administration, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, economics, energy policy, urban studies, housing and community development, public health or closely related field
- A minimum of three (3) years of responsible professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment
- At least one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
- Ability to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies, and to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing large-scale capital acquisition and infrastructure deployment
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local transportation policy and funding programs
- Demonstrated leadership in transit electrification or comparable clean energy infrastructure programs
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, procurement, and deployment of zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure
- Manage $5M+ capital projects, including vehicle acquisition and facility upgrades
- Oversee design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of ZEB charging systems
- Develop funding strategies and financial plans to support long-term fleet transition
- Coordinate with utilities, state and federal agencies, and regional partners
- Lead whole-facility resilience assessments (energy, security, communications, operations)
- Develop data-driven performance evaluation frameworks
- Provide executive briefings and represent the County in high-level stakeholder settings
Benefits
- Dynamic and inclusive workplace
- Opportunities to thrive, learn, and grow across 30 diverse agencies
- Proximity to Washington, DC, offering urban vibrancy and serene surroundings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
