Austin Energy Hiring Environmental Conservation Program Manager (Energy Efficiency Services)

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, three (3) years of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

• As required in a related area.

To be considered, all relevant employment information must be included in your on-line application.

Ensure your on-line application and resume mirror each other and does not have conflicting dates or information.

Please note, your resume will not substitute for an employment application.

Commensurate

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position will primarily focus on Demand and Emergency Response programs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The position will be responsible for coordinating operational, planning, and outreach activities for demand response. Experience in developing utility Demand Side Management (DSM) program guidelines, technical specifications, and program roadmaps as well as managing request for proposals, and managing/monitoring contracts and budgets is preferred. A history of investigating Demand Response (DR) programs and technology options, DR standards and communications protocols, synergies with energy efficiency programs and customer engagement tools as well as other utility andERCOTDR programs are included with planning activities is desired. Experience in developing and presenting business cases to management for review, input, and approval is desired. In addition, experience with presenting, coordinating, and implementing, marketing and outreach activities is beneficial.

Experience in leadingDSMprogram staff in deliveringDSMprograms in an electric utility setting is highly desired. Prior participation, at a national level, with organizations such as Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA), OpenADRAlliance, Advanced Load Cycling Alliance(ALCA) or other similar organizations is a plus.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Negotiate regulatory compliance issues with state and federal environmental agenciesManage and review programs/projects
2. Administer programs
3. Market programs
4. Develop, monitor, and evaluate program and resource budgets
5. Develop, manage and administer contracts
6. Develop training for internal and external customers
7. Develop and maintain program policies and standard operating procedures
8. Develop, review, interpret, and rewrite ordinances, codes, and regulations
9. Perform public relations functions
10. Participate in short and long range planning activities
11. Develop and manage quality control initiatives
12. Develop and conduct audits
13. Assist with evaluating bid proposals
14. Perform supervisory duties i.e., hiring, promoting, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc.

• May be responsible for full range of supervisory activities including slection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 orTTY(512) 974-2445.