What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability and Energy Program Manager position at Town of Carrboro, NC?
General Definition and Conditions of Work
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Sustainability Officer.
Physical Requirements
This is a combination of sedentary work and light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift and/or move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Essential Functions
- Assists with the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plans;
- Community Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification Initiatives – Serve on and support the Town’s energy efficiency and beneficial electrification initiatives to design programs, initiatives, and outreach tools to support adoption of energy efficiency, weatherization and beneficial electrification for residents and businesses and at city operations.
- Community Renewable Energy Initiatives– Co-lead and support existing and new community energy programs. Includes working with existing team members and the public to design, implement, and support programs that increase the amount of renewable energy within the community and region, such as Solarize, and developing a Commercial Solar Program.
- Transportation Electrification – Support the Town’s efforts to electrify transportation systems. Includes leading the Town’s work to coordinate placement of EV charging infrastructure throughout the community and at municipal facilities, including project management, electrical analysis, site designs, planning, permitting, providing technical support for grant applications, and other required actions.
- Technical Assistance – Advise grant submissions to support the Town’s climate action initiatives; give guidance to the Town’s Capital Improvements Plan projects relevant to energy and transportation emissions; perform audits and quality control on work completed by consultants and contractors
- Coordinate with internal Town departments to further operationalize and institutionalize sustainable management practices and policies across Town operations, with an emphasis on race and equity and robust data collection and analysis
- Update performance metrics for annual, quarterly, and by request updates and reporting, such as greenhouse gas inventories, building energy use, renewable energy generation, EV charging usage, fleet fossil fuel use, and cost savings
- Perform research, planning, and technical analyses for complex projects; develop data sets that measure progress of existing programs and help identify new sustainability strategies. Prepare reports for presentation to advisory boards, elected officials, other governmental agencies and the general public. Advise on potential opportunities for existing and new policies, programs, and projects.
- Develop and coordinate communicationsand assist with Town-led outreach events.
- Provide staff support to advisory boards; prepares agendas and minutes; updates website.
- May represent the Town in local and regional efforts, including supporting community events and public engagement activitiesand stakeholder meetings.
- May potentially oversee interns or train permanent and temporary employees.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in sustainability, engineering or related field, architecture, construction project management, or planning
Preferred: Prior work experience in energy management, project management, community engagement, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, local government
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Project management principles and practices; energy-saving technologies and trends; Behavior change strategies; computers and software applications used in business settings (ex. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office); Simple budget preparation practices; Analytical skills, including data visualization; effective communication to diverse audiences; bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public; problem solve and demonstrate decision-making; be highly organized and detail-oriented; set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines; coordinate and independently perform technical research; study, analyze and present results
Disclaimer
CARRBORO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization.
The Town of Carrboro offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permenant employees.
Health Insurance
The Town provides a group medical insurance including family coverage through our medical provider, Aetna. The Town pays the cost of employee only coverage and shares the costs of adding family members (including domestic partners) to the town plan. Health insurance is effective the first day of of the month following new hire's start date.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is an optional benefit administered through our dental provider, Aetna. Dental coverage is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is a benefit offered through our vision provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Vision coverage is paid for by the Town. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Flexible Spending Account
An optional benefit offered through our provider, Flex. Eligible health and dependent care expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars allocated onto a Visa card.
Paid Time Off
- Annual Leave: Permenant full-time employees earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon years of service. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
- Sick Leave: Permenant full-time employees accrue at a rate of one day per month of service or twelve days per calendar year. Shift employees of the Fire-Rescue Department earn sick leave at the rate of five, twenty-four hour tour-of-duty days per calendar year. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
- Paid-Time Off: Permenant full-time employees recieve three (3) days (36 hours for Fire-Rescue personnel) per calendar year of time to be used as needed. Time is pro-rated to employee's start date. Permenant part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
- Paid Caregiver Leave: Qualifying employees receive 240 hours of Paid Caregiver Leave to care for an immediate family member including birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from employee's leave bank.
- Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or permenant part-time positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in permenant full- or part-time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Town makes a contribution of 5% for law enforcement officers and 3% for all other employees to town sponsored 401(k) administered through Empower. NO employee match is required, however, employees have the option of making contributions on a pre- or post-tax basis.
Disability and Life Insurance
- Town Paid: The Town covers both long term disability and life/AD&D insurance for permenant employees.
- Employee Paid: Employees have the option of enrolling in short-term disability and purchaing supplemental life and dependent life insurance at their own expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their dependents eligible to recieve free and confidential 24/7 counseling through the Town's Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Benefits
- Service Level Benefit payment based on years of service beginning year zero (0) of permenant full-time employment. Paid in December before holidays each year.
- O2 Fitness membership paid for by the Town.
- Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Carrboro are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
- Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.
