Energy Services Manager

The City of St. Cloud is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to fill the role of Energy Services Manager. The Energy Services Manager provides leadership and direction for the City’s energy and sustainability initiatives. This position oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency, enhance resiliency, and expand renewable energy use across City operations.

The Manager is responsible for supervising energy & sustainability staff, managing energy-related contracts and budgets, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role involves developing strategic partnerships, identifying funding opportunities and advising leadership on policies and projects that advance long‑term energy and sustainability goals.

• Development, implement, and evaluate division work plans, goals, and performance measures.
• Supervision and oversight of work of energy and sustainability staff.
• Prepare and administer annual budget related to energy services, including grants, contracts and capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance and policy recommendations to City leadership.
• Lead the development and implementation of citywide energy and sustainability initiatives and projects (electric, renewable, natural gas, solar and related sources).
• Evaluate new technologies, funding opportunities and best practices in energy management.
• Oversee the entry, management and interpretation of citywide energy data.
• Manage the preparation of annual energy reports, including use, cost savings, production and demand reductions. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Build partnerships with environmental organizations, government agencies, and community groups to support sustainability and energy goals.
• Manage online content, including renewable energy milestones and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities; prepare and lead grant applications.

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The City is proud to offer a competitive healthcare package, which includes 100% employer paid premiums for single insurance and 90% employer paid premiums for family insurance. Additional health and dental benefit information is available upon request. The average annual value of family health insurance premiums is approximately $33,253. A variety of voluntary benefits are also available, including disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.

See benefit overview for more information on City benefits.

An excellent retirement pension plan is provided by the city through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day and Holiday Pay can be found in the applicable labor union contract.

Send a fully completed application, cover letter, resume and a one‑page summary of why this position is of interest to you to the Human Resources Email. The position will remain open until filled, with the first application review on January 12, 2026.

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