Energy Program Manager
Position Information The Department of Environmental Services's Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM), which operates as the County's core agency for climate mitigation, adaptation programs, and community-facing energy programs is seeking an Energy Program Manager.
The employee will assume primary responsibilities for implementation and cyclical updates of the County's Green Building Bonus Density Program.
This energy professional is expected to manage several energy programs, provide primary technical assistance to peers, and provide strategic planning to the climate and energy programs addressing the broader community greenhouse gas reduction goals.
In September 2019, Arlington County adopted an updated Community Energy Plan (CEP) that sets defined goals for renewable energy resourcing and arriving at a carbon-neutral community, integrates dramatic transition and emerging technologies in the transportation and storage sectors, creates a pathway toward energy resilience, and introduces energy equity into policy and program design.
Key responsibilities include:
Site plan review for new construction under the Green Building Bonus Density Program; Collaborate on planning and implementation strategies for County buildings and operations to achieve building and transportation electrification benchmarks and standards; Supervise outside consultants providing professional services related to the Green Bonus Density Program, such as annual building benchmarking; Manage or collaborate with other energy management peers on green, sustainable, passive and net zero energy building construction and improvements for County sites and facilities including Affordable and Special Needs Housing; Collaborate with peers who develop and manage the County's analytics and measurement program to define methodologies and metrics for measuring the positive impact of green, sustainable, passive, and net zero energy buildings on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and other Community Energy Plan goals; Support energy management peers responsible for on-site renewable installations at government sites and facilities; Review scopes of work and conduct return on investment analyses for energy efficiency projects and energy performance contracts, budgets, and project timelines; Support or lead grant project development, application, and execution; Communicates complex energy concepts in an accessible way to staff, elected officials, and the public through verbal presentations, written memos and position papers, and Board Reports; Represent the County on regional and state-wide committees, and participate in regional, interdepartmental, and community work groups on energy and sustainability issues; Comment on VA Assembly proposals and legislation and statewide utilities commission initiatives; and Maintain relationships with Dominion Energy and other utilities to enhance potential partnerships and future negotiations.
The successful candidate will possess:
Professionally demonstrated technical, analytic, and urban development skills using Building Science, Green Building, and Passive Building design, preferably enhanced with experience in promoting Net Zero Energy Building design; Demonstrated background/expertise in renewable energy resources and transactional mechanisms such as power purchase agreements and off-site virtual power purchase agreements, and renewable energy credits; Working knowledge of clean transportation vehicles of various vehicle classes, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Familiarity with building design and improvement impacts on greenhouse gas inventories, and developing effective reduction strategies that align with energy, buildings, transportation, renewables and other optimization and conservation measures and technologies; and Excellent communications skills.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, architecture, urban planning, energy engineering, or a related field Three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of energy planning, energy program management, or other energy related program areas Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or LEED AP Credentials is highly desired; Master's degree in environmental science, physical science, urban planning, engineering, computer science, or a related field; Experience driving regional partnerships with other local governments, utilities, or private-sector stakeholders; Experience identifying and understanding indicators and impacts of environmental justice and equity in the energy sector; and Effective communication and outreach experience with low-to-moderate income, underserved or disadvantaged communities.
Special Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 5:
00 pm May be required to work outside of normal hours and during emergencies regardless of whether some or all County facilities are closed.
The official title for this position is Environmental Management Specialist, Principal.
Each section of the application must be completed.
A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
NOTE:
This recruitment is open until filled.
Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Applications will be reviewed, and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis.
If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered.
Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 Please indicate which of the following best describes your education as it relates to the minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in environmental science, architecture, urban planning, energy engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree or higher in environmental science, physical science, urban planning, engineering, computer science, or a related field Bachelor's degree in another field.
Master's degree or higher in another field.
Other degree not listed here.
None of the above.
02 How much experience do you have in the area of energy planning, energy program management, or other energy related program areas? Be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application.
None 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years or more 03 Do you possess any of the following certifications? Certified Energy Manager (CEM) LEED Green Associate LEED AP None of the above 04 Please check if you have experience in any of the following (be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application):
Driving regional partnerships with other local governments, utilities, or private-sector stakeholders Identifying and understanding indicators and impacts of environmental justice and equity in the energy sector Communication and outreach experience with low-to-moderate income, underserved or disadvantaged communities None of the above 05 Please use this space (or attach a separate document) to describe your experience in environmental planning program management, including the development or management of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation programs and projects.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/#06022021.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The employee will assume primary responsibilities for implementation and cyclical updates of the County's Green Building Bonus Density Program.
This energy professional is expected to manage several energy programs, provide primary technical assistance to peers, and provide strategic planning to the climate and energy programs addressing the broader community greenhouse gas reduction goals.
In September 2019, Arlington County adopted an updated Community Energy Plan (CEP) that sets defined goals for renewable energy resourcing and arriving at a carbon-neutral community, integrates dramatic transition and emerging technologies in the transportation and storage sectors, creates a pathway toward energy resilience, and introduces energy equity into policy and program design.
Key responsibilities include:
Site plan review for new construction under the Green Building Bonus Density Program; Collaborate on planning and implementation strategies for County buildings and operations to achieve building and transportation electrification benchmarks and standards; Supervise outside consultants providing professional services related to the Green Bonus Density Program, such as annual building benchmarking; Manage or collaborate with other energy management peers on green, sustainable, passive and net zero energy building construction and improvements for County sites and facilities including Affordable and Special Needs Housing; Collaborate with peers who develop and manage the County's analytics and measurement program to define methodologies and metrics for measuring the positive impact of green, sustainable, passive, and net zero energy buildings on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and other Community Energy Plan goals; Support energy management peers responsible for on-site renewable installations at government sites and facilities; Review scopes of work and conduct return on investment analyses for energy efficiency projects and energy performance contracts, budgets, and project timelines; Support or lead grant project development, application, and execution; Communicates complex energy concepts in an accessible way to staff, elected officials, and the public through verbal presentations, written memos and position papers, and Board Reports; Represent the County on regional and state-wide committees, and participate in regional, interdepartmental, and community work groups on energy and sustainability issues; Comment on VA Assembly proposals and legislation and statewide utilities commission initiatives; and Maintain relationships with Dominion Energy and other utilities to enhance potential partnerships and future negotiations.
The successful candidate will possess:
Professionally demonstrated technical, analytic, and urban development skills using Building Science, Green Building, and Passive Building design, preferably enhanced with experience in promoting Net Zero Energy Building design; Demonstrated background/expertise in renewable energy resources and transactional mechanisms such as power purchase agreements and off-site virtual power purchase agreements, and renewable energy credits; Working knowledge of clean transportation vehicles of various vehicle classes, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Familiarity with building design and improvement impacts on greenhouse gas inventories, and developing effective reduction strategies that align with energy, buildings, transportation, renewables and other optimization and conservation measures and technologies; and Excellent communications skills.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, architecture, urban planning, energy engineering, or a related field Three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of energy planning, energy program management, or other energy related program areas Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or LEED AP Credentials is highly desired; Master's degree in environmental science, physical science, urban planning, engineering, computer science, or a related field; Experience driving regional partnerships with other local governments, utilities, or private-sector stakeholders; Experience identifying and understanding indicators and impacts of environmental justice and equity in the energy sector; and Effective communication and outreach experience with low-to-moderate income, underserved or disadvantaged communities.
Special Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 5:
00 pm May be required to work outside of normal hours and during emergencies regardless of whether some or all County facilities are closed.
The official title for this position is Environmental Management Specialist, Principal.
Each section of the application must be completed.
A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
NOTE:
This recruitment is open until filled.
Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Applications will be reviewed, and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis.
If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered.
Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 Please indicate which of the following best describes your education as it relates to the minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in environmental science, architecture, urban planning, energy engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree or higher in environmental science, physical science, urban planning, engineering, computer science, or a related field Bachelor's degree in another field.
Master's degree or higher in another field.
Other degree not listed here.
None of the above.
02 How much experience do you have in the area of energy planning, energy program management, or other energy related program areas? Be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application.
None 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years or more 03 Do you possess any of the following certifications? Certified Energy Manager (CEM) LEED Green Associate LEED AP None of the above 04 Please check if you have experience in any of the following (be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application):
Driving regional partnerships with other local governments, utilities, or private-sector stakeholders Identifying and understanding indicators and impacts of environmental justice and equity in the energy sector Communication and outreach experience with low-to-moderate income, underserved or disadvantaged communities None of the above 05 Please use this space (or attach a separate document) to describe your experience in environmental planning program management, including the development or management of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation programs and projects.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/#06022021.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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