Energy Efficiency Services Manager - Commercial & Multifamily EES

City of Austin•Austin, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, manages the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, initiatives, and processes involved in the implementation of Austin Energy's (AE) Energy Efficiency Services and Green Building Programs. This position will manage the Commercial and Multifamily workgroup within Energy Efficiency Services, which is currently comprised of 12 staff. This group distributes approximately $6M/year in community incentives that support high-efficiency HVAC, lighting, and other building upgrades that improve comfort, lower bills, and support a more resilient electric grid. Duties include those related to managing staff, leading program administration, and new program design, development and deployment. This position may also lead the development of grant applications as well as subsequent activities related to grant execution. Energy Efficiency Services plays a key role in achieving Austin Energy’s goals in the 2035 Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Requirements

Knowledge of energy efficiency products, programs and technologies.
Knowledge of electric utility industry operations and finances, including emerging industry trends, challenges, and opportunities relating to energy efficiency and distributed energy resources.
Knowledge of energy industry emerging technologies, trends, processes, and procedures.
Knowledge of utility demand side management techniques and objectives.
Knowledge of local, regional, and national energy efficiency movements and issues.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of project management and internal control concepts and practices.
Knowledge of environmental planning, statistical analysis, communications, business and economics, or public administration.
Knowledge of supervisory, managerial, and leadership techniques and principles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to understand customer sector challenges and service requirements and trends, processes, and procedures.
Ability to understand the technical language associated with energy efficiency and interact effectively with technical staff, consultants, and experts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with builders, developers, contractors, architects, general public, and City employees.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of related experience, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Graduation with a master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the development or administration of commercial energy efficiency programs
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with and presenting to contractors, stakeholders, the public, and staff
Experience developing new programs and improving existing services using data analysis and performance reporting
Experience writing successful grant applications and/or grant execution
Experience with reporting to government and regulatory entities

Responsibilities

Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, and innovative programs, to promote AE's energy efficiency projects and programs that meet or exceed long-term goals established by City Council and executive management.
Manages program budgets including federal stimulus funded projects and processes, and other program grants.
Leads, charters, manages, and participates in project teams inside AE and in the wider community.
Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division.
Establishes processes and procedures to provide energy efficiency services, ensuring compliance with all city ordinances, resolutions, practices, policies, and procedures.
Manages the development, implementation and evaluation of processes for Austin Energy Rebate Programs, including quality control systems, outreach, training, education, marketing, stakeholder engagement, tours, and conferences.
Develops and oversees implementation of processes for communicating energy efficiency opportunities and achievements to the larger community.
Develops new contracts by negotiating with vendors/contractors; preparing scopes of work and/or specifications; writing contracts; writing terms and conditions; investigating alternative purchasing methods and recommending procedures for implementation.
Develops, monitors, and manages program and related budgets as required.
Researches and drafts documents for presentation and publication such as status reports and annual reports.
Provides regular reports, summaries, analyses and recommendations.
Participates in workshops, public hearings, stakeholder processes, and team meetings.
Represents AE's Energy Efficiency Services or Green Building division before various formal, informal and advisory groups, government departments, trade associations, and other groups and entities.
Fosters city-wide initiatives that can advance the principles, financial and environmental benefits from implementing energy efficiency best practices.
Promotes the City of Austin as a leader and model in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Manages development of the Residential or Commercial Energy Code for the City of Austin.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.