Project Manager I-II Climate and Energy

Frederick County Government•30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This professional position is located within the Division of Energy and Environment’s (DEE’s) Department of Climate and Energy. The Climate and Energy Department is responsible for administering projects and programs for our growing Climate and Energy (C&E) functions, which currently encompass five key areas that support the County Executive’s initiatives: 1) Climate and Energy Action Planning for internal government operations and community-wide initiatives; 2) Clean Fleet and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; 3) Building Energy Performance; 4) Clean Energy Procurement; and 5) Sustainability and Equity. This Project Manager position will lead projects primarily within Climate and Energy’s clean transportation program. This will include managing capital projects to support Frederick County Government’s work to transition a portion of the County’s fleet to alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emission from internal government operations. It will also include expanding the County’s community-wide clean transportation and electric vehicle readiness initiatives, with an emphasis on expanding equitable access to sustainable transportation alternatives. This position will also seek other opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners on efforts that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. While this position’s primary focus will be clean transportation, this project manager will also lead projects within Climate and Energy’s other programmatic areas as needed, including other projects that support the Division’s environmental justice goals.

Requirements

Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, environmental science, or a related field
Minimum 1 year work experience in environmental or infrastructure project management (for Project Manager I)
Minimum 3 years work experience in environmental or infrastructure project management (for Project Manager II)
Possession of a valid driver's license
Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management, including the planning, developing, and implementation of projects, policies, and financial analyses
Knowledge of climate and clean energy topics, particularly regarding clean and sustainable transportation
Knowledge of the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry, including the technical, permitting, regulatory, operations, and financial aspects
Knowledge of market conditions, equipment, tools and methods related to the above job responsibilities
Knowledge of County and State plans, laws and policies, policies, and regulations and processes relevant to the role
Ability to plan and lead others in project completion
Knowledge of Microsoft 365
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences (technical, constituents, County leadership, etc.)
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships and identify mutually beneficial solutions
Ability to organize work with limited supervision and develop strategies to advance the Division’s goals and programs
Ability to review proposals and manage contracts, including utilizing necessary technology and applications
Ability to execute public outreach efforts
Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, specifications, and technical writing relevant to the role
Ability to perform data collection, analysis and reporting
Ability to monitor budgets and expenditures

Nice To Haves

Project management experience in local government, especially with the State of Maryland and/or Frederick County
Prior experience doing work directly involving electric vehicles, alternative fuels, multimodal transportation, sustainable transportation, climate, or environmental justice
Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects through Climate and Energy’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including by collaborating with other divisions and overseeing contractors
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for consultants following procurement rules and regulations and Division/Department requirements, evaluate technical and price proposals, and make recommendations for the award of consultant contracts.
Manage contractual agreements and related documents associated with consultant services
Prepare and/or oversee development of feasibility studies and planning documents
Manage and track fiscal/project budgets, invoicing and payments, financial reporting, and forecasting
Assist in growing the Division’s clean transportation projects and initiatives based on Frederick County Government’s Climate and Energy Action Plan for Internal Operations and recently released Community-wide Climate and Energy Action Plan, which found that the transportation sector is the largest current source of emissions in Frederick County
In partnership with the Division of Public Works (DPW) and other divisions as appropriate, manage projects and programs to advance the County fleet’s transition to electric vehicles and other alternative fuels
Manage a task to update the County’s 2023 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Transition Plan in coordination with DPW
Manage implementation of the County’s 2023 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan by overseeing and expanding initiatives to remove barriers to EV ownership and charging access County-wide, emphasizing equitable access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Collaborate with the Division of Planning and Permitting to bring a climate perspective and expertise in clean transportation to the development of small area plans, standards/guidelines, and other planning processes as appropriate
Manage and expand Climate and Energy’s Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring program and other related environmental justice initiatives as appropriate
Plan and lead outreach and engagement efforts to expand the reach of the Division’s programs and services; attend at least 3 outreach events per year on evenings and weekends in accordance with Division policy
Assist with development of relevant County policies, codes, and ordinances
Coordinate with local, State and Federal government regulatory agencies
In partnership with the Division’s Grants Manager, identify, apply for, and manage grants to support the County’s clean transportation and air quality efforts
Assist in expanding Climate and Energy benchmarking, performance tracking, and reporting
Prepare and present information to elected officials, the public, and other audiences
Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan