Conservation Program Manager

Conservation Program Manager

Salary

$84,468.80 - $108,264.00 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Department

Power

Job Number

0630-22

Closing

7/25/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The City of Tacoma is committed to fostering a workplace that is innovative and flexible, and which attracts, supports, and retains a diverse and talented workforce. This position is telework eligible. The successful candidate may apply for and request approval for a Telework Arrangement.

Tacoma Power's Power Management division is looking for a Conservation Program Manager to join their team. The Conservation Program Manager plays an integral role in the development, marketing and implementation of new customer energy programs. The position requires technical and program management expertise, good organizational skills, superior collaboration and communication skills and the ability to think strategically. This position's primary responsibility will be the management and implementation of new and existing renewable energy programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage implementation of customer energy programs including Tacoma Power's voluntary Evergreen Options program and tree coupon program

• Development of strategic plans

• Development and tracking of performance metrics

• Implementation of marketing strategies, including collaborating with other staff in Power Management and other departments on the development of programmatic or educational materials, web content, marketing messaging and survey development and implementation

• Collaboration with City of Tacoma and other program partners

• Manage Distributed Energy Resources customers installing products with interconnection to Tacoma Power's grid

• Review and approval of customer applications for net metering interconnection, fielding customer questions and resolving billing inconsistencies related to net metering

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on solar PV projects on multi-family properties, schools and commercial businesses - coordinate responses to inquiries from vendors, building owner's and customers with TPU Account Executives

• Serves as Technical Lead and project manager on Low-income community solar projects

• Cross-functional liaison with other departments toe ensure consistent processes and ensuring data accuracy and consistency in reporting methods across TPU, aligning units of measurement, locating missing information

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in energy management, business or public administration, planning or a related field AND

• Four years of experience in energy services development, marketing, delivery or management

  Working knowledge of solar PV, battery backups and other renewable energy systems desired;

  LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  Valid Washington State Drivers License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Alissa McLain if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities, or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn! ({apply below}

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore. It has the perks of a big city and the charm of a small town.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Do you have an equivalent combination to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in energy management, business or public administration, planning or a related field AND four years of experience in energy services development, marketing, delivery or management?

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  Please describe your experience or working knowledge of solar PV, battery backups and other renewable energy systems desired.

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