Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation

Boston Public Health Commission • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Climate Policy and Planning team in the City of Boston's Environment Department is responsible for using regulatory, legislative, legal, and planning tools to advance Mayor Wu's climate agenda and to support the work of the Environment Department in carrying out energy, resilience, and environmental justice programs and services. The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation Program Manager will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, programs, and partnerships that advance the equitable transition to a carbon-free, resilient energy system. The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation will report to the Director of Climate Policy and Planning and work closely with the other teams in the Environment Department as well as other City departments that work on energy infrastructure, grid resilience and modernization, renewable energy, and energy justice issues. The Program Manager will play a critical role in implementing Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan and future energy planning processes. The Manager will provide as-needed technical support to the teams responsible for ongoing programs in the Municipal Energy Unit, including municipal facility decarbonization through the Renew Boston Trust; the City's municipal aggregation program, Boston Community Choice Electricity; and renewable energy procurement. The Program Manager will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with and forming partnerships with energy utilities and regulators, as well as developing partnerships across the City, particularly with infrastructure and energy planners in the Planning Department and Streets Cabinet, as part of an all-of-government approach to equitable climate action. Under the direction of the Director of Climate Policy and Planning, the Program Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting a new portfolio of grid modernization and clean energy projects, ranging from policy initiatives to clean energy development and procurement.

Requirements

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in energy, climate, urban planning, law, engineering, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of management experience.
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A J.D. or master's degree in energy, environmental science, urban planning, engineering, policy, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience working for or directly with investor-owned energy utilities is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws and local energy policies.
• Demonstrate experience and commitment to environmental justice and the needs of diverse urban communities.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to public leadership on environmental justice and climate equity.
• Demonstrate experience tackling complex problems with creative, effective solutions.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle many tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral & written communication & organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team.
• Willingness to practice accessible, responsive, community-engaged leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to integrity and inclusivity.
• Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for an energy utility regulator may also be considered comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with energy utilities and regulators.
• Advises on energy transformation planning, policy, and regulation.
• Develops the City's knowledge base on energy transformation and increases baseline awareness among City staff executing components of the City's Climate Action Plan related to energy.
• Provides support to the Municipal Energy Unit on ongoing initiatives, including the Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) Program outreach and renewable energy procurement.
• Supports ongoing and growing programs, such as solarize programs for residential solar/storage installations.
• Facilitates strategy development for future municipal building decarbonization and electrification.
• Coordinates with the Planning Department's infrastructure and energy planners on grid planning and thermal decarbonization initiatives.
• Supports development and implementation of new energy transformation portfolio consisting of policy agenda and programs/projects.
• Stays current with important related scientific and policy developments and conveys them to Boston stakeholders.
• Works with partner departments and agencies to implement community energy resilience projects and programs.
• Identifies obstacles to improving community energy resilience and develops strategies to reduce those obstacles.
• Builds strong, collaborative partnerships with utility, business, institutional, non-profit, neighborhood groups, and resident associations.
• Establishes and manages partnerships and strategic alliances with key local and regional government stakeholders.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees