Job Details
The Energy Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of energy and climate mitigation-related projects, programs, and policies for the City of Quincy. The role supports energy efficiency and emissions reductions in schools and other municipal buildings, in pursuit of Massachusetts’ goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and track energy and carbon savings projects for all municipal buildings in the City of Quincy. Collect, track, analyze, and communicate energy, utility, emissions, fleet, and other relevant data.
- Facilitate an Energy Management Assessment to evaluate the current state of energy management practices and policies in the municipality.
- Prepare an annual work plan and track the work plan with quarterly and annual reports.
- Through use of the Mass Energy Insight tool offered by the MA Department of Energy Resources, develop or refresh an Energy Management Plan of municipal facilities.
- In coordination with the Department of Public Buildings and building operators, develop and manage projects that will reduce annual energy use and reduce carbon emissions. Projects may be short term or may require long-term planning. This position may need to procure and manage technical assistance and/or implementation vendors to execute work.
- Work with the National Grid, the Department of Public Buildings and Quincy Public Schools to complete no cost assessments of energy saving opportunities in all school buildings and other municipal buildings.
- Manage project budgets, municipal solar projects, and create or advocate for long term funding mechanisms within city budgets.
- Assist with management of energy supply procurement and maintain municipal aggregation program.
- Maintain compliance with Green Communities designation from MA DOER for school and other municipal facilities, streetlights, vehicle fleet including grant management, annual reporting, and maintenance of municipal Mass Energy Insight profile.
- Prepare written materials including requests for proposals, grant applications, bid specifications, press releases, presentations, and web content in support of carbon reduction initiatives. Procure vendors and contractors; manage consultants; secure Mass Save Program incentives; oversee project budgets and prepare project grant reports.
- Act as liaison and point of contact across City of Quincy departments, local organizations, local elected officials, sponsors of Mass Save, and regional organizations on energy and sustainability issues.
- Attend City of Quincy Committee and Quincy City Council meetings as needed.
- Manage the creation and implementation of a Portfolio Prioritization Plan to meet the municipal commitment to be Net Zero by 2050.
- Research and apply for energy efficiency, climate resiliency, and renewable energy grant procurement opportunities in support of energy, climate, and sustainability goals.
- Work with other departments to create training, outreach, and other materials related to sustainability and resiliency to support carbon reduction among residents and business owners. Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers and interns. Supervise contracted services.
- Develop website and social-media content related to energy and sustainability. Track engagement and community-based metrics.
- Evaluate program data to ensure efficacy of programs/materials/outreach. Drive interdepartmental learning and development related to efficiency.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Education and Experience:
A candidate for this position should have a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental policy, engineering, business, or related degree; energy efficiency; project management (with an energy focus); energy management; or a related field OR an associate’s degree in engineering, business, environmental science, or related degree.
The City of Quincy may consider equivalent education and experience in determining whether a candidate has met the requisite qualifications.
Skills:
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze energy performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with budgets, financial record keeping, and tracking assets.
- Ability to generate reports, perform data entry, and manage data.
- Knowledge of energy management systems, greenhouse gas inventories, and familiarity with state and local decarbonization goals and initiatives.
- Knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment and controls, lighting equipment and controls, weatherization measures.
- Knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, regulations for energy procurement, the Green Communities Act, and other renewable and energy efficiency federal, state, and local regulations and programs is desirable.
- Willingness to pursue additional certifications and training to enhance skills and knowledge in energy management and related areas.
Energy Manager - Public Buildings
Reports to: Public Buildings Commissioner
Full-Time / 35 hours per week
Salary: $70,000 plus benefits
Benefits: Full Time
The City of Quincy offers its benefit eligible employees health, dental, life, vision and flex spending benefits. All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Additional benefit information available on the Human Resources pages of the city website.
The City of Quincy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
The City of Quincy values the culture and background of all people. Each and every individual will be considered and treated solely on the basis of qualification and performance of the job. The City of Quincy recognizes the right of individuals to work and advance based on merit, ability and potential. The City of Quincy will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, employment status, income, disability, educational background, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or identity, citizenship or veteran status.
All levels of municipal government will make every effort to create a work environment that welcomes and includes everyone, that treats each resident, business, visitor and employee fairly and with dignity, and that challenges all employees to perform at their best.
The City's workforce must strive to reflect the diversity of the City's population. Therefore, as an equal employment opportunity employer, The City will actively recruit employees from all segments of Quincy's labor force. The City of Quincy is committed to fostering and encouraging a workplace comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, races, genders, abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and ages.
Non-discrimination and equal opportunity will be the policy of the City of Quincy. This policy applies to all personnel practices including employee recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, demotions, compensation, training, discipline as well as termination.
All City of Quincy employees are responsible for maintaining and enforcing the City's policies on equal opportunity and affirmative action. The City of Quincy will actively seek the full participation and inclusion of all employees in understanding, upholding and promoting these policies.
To apply for a position, please fill out a City of Quincy Employment Application. You must print and sign the form and return it along with a resume to:
City of Quincy
Attn: Human Resources
1305 Hancock St
Quincy Ma, 02169
You may also submit a scan of a completed application and a digital resume using our Application Submittal Form.