Energy Manager

Job Title: Energy Manager
Department/ Division: Public Works/Engineering Division
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Status: Temporary/Part Time (Grant funded)
Hours Per Week: 19
Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for an Energy Manager to join their Engineering Division

The Energy Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of energy and climate mitigation-related projects, programs and policies for the Town of Yarmouth. The role supports energy efficiency and emissions reductions in schools and other municipal buildings, in pursuit of Massachusetts’ goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Essential Functions:
1. Manage and track energy and carbon savings projects for all municipal and school buildings

2. Manage High School Battery and verify savings to school district

3. Collect, track, analyze, and communicate energy, utility, emissions, fleet, and other relevant data. Ensure there is no stranding of net metering credits

4. Facilitate an Energy Management Assessment to evaluate the current state of energy management practices and policies in the district and municipality.

5. Prepare an annual work plan and track the work plan with quarterly and annual reports.

6. Through use of the Mass Energy Insight tool offered by the MA Department of Energy Resources, develop or refresh an Energy Management Plan of facilities.

7. In coordination with the Facilities Department and building operators, develop and manage projects that will reduce annual energy use and reduce carbon emissions. Projects may be short term or may require long-term planning. This position may need to procure and manage technical assistance and/or implementation vendors to execute work.

8. Work with Eversource and/or National Grid and town and school department to complete no cost assessments of energy saving opportunities in all school buildings and other municipal buildings. Also work with Cape Light Compact

9. Manage municipal project budgets, municipal solar projects, and create or advocate for long term funding mechanisms within Town budgets.

10. Maintain compliance with Green Communities designation from MA DOER for school and other municipal facilities, streetlights, vehicle fleet including grant management, annual reporting, and maintenance of municipal Mass Energy Insight profile.

11. Prepare written materials including requests for proposals, grant applications, bid specifications, press releases, presentations, and web content in support of carbon reduction initiatives. Procure vendors and contractors; manage consultants; secure Mass Save Program incentives; oversee project budgets and prepare project grant reports.

12. Act as liaison and point of contact across Yarmouth & school departments, local organizations, local elected officials, sponsors of Mass Save, and regional organizations on energy and sustainability issues.

13. Attend Select Board and School Committee meetings as needed.

14. Attends Monthly Energy Committee meetings and acts as staff liaison

15. Manage the creation and implementation of a Net Zero Action Plan with stakeholder groups to meet the municipal commitment to be Net Zero by 2050.

16. Research and apply for energy efficiency, climate resiliency, and renewable energy grant procurement opportunities in support of energy, climate, and sustainability goals.

17. Work with other departments to create training, outreach, and other materials related to sustainability and resiliency to support carbon reduction among residents and business owners. Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers and interns. Supervise contracted services.

18. Develop website and social-media content related to energy and sustainability. Track engagement and community-based metrics.

19. Evaluate program data to ensure efficacy of programs/materials/outreach. Drive interdepartmental learning and development related to efficiency.

Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field plus three years of related training and/or experience in mechanical, electrical, facility or other engineering; energy efficiency; project management (with an energy focus); energy management; or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Requirements:
Class D driver’s license required.
Physical Requirements:
Minimal physical effort required when performing functions under typical office conditions, moderate physical effort required in the field. Ability to talk and hear. Occasionally required to move file boxes. Ability to travel over rough, uneven, or densely vegetated terrain, and in or about construction sites.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please complete an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form). Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us with “Energy Manager” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231 x1274 or email humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us for assistance.