Energy Manager

The Energy Managerisresponsibleforthe development, implementation, and coordination of energy and climatemitigation-related projects,programs,and policiesforthe City of Quincy.

The role supportsenergyefficiency and emissions reductionsinschoolsandothermunicipal buildings,inpursuitof Massachusetts’ goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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…