Project Manager -II Climate and Energy

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.;
Monday - Friday; full benefits

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.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 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 (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all 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). This is part of a full range of benefits including 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
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• 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…