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Energy Manager - REPOST

Description :

Title: Energy Manager
Department: General Manager’s Office Norwood/ Town Administrators Office, Sharon
Status: Full time Regular, Non-Union 40 hours per week (additional hours may be required as needed)
Salary: FY 20 Grade N10, Hiring Range $1,247.73-$1,531.79/weekly + benefits; Additional 5% Differential for Master’s Degree

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to lead the Towns of Norwood and Sharon effort to identify, organize, fund, implement and monitor energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at municipal building and facilities.

 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assists with the development/implementation of the town’s energy plan, helps manage energy efficiency and renewable energy grant funded projects, serves as liaison to the town’s energy committee, and seeks grant and other funding opportunities for reducing energy use.
  • Independently research’s energy technology, infrastructure and project opportunities to help the town set and achieve energy reduction and sustainability goals. Recommends improvements, planning projects, and new techniques in the area of energy management.
  • Communicates and maintains relationships with community stakeholders and town committees interested in the town’s energy policies, goals, and programs. Represents the town in a professional, positive manner and serves as an ambassador for energy programing and services. Represents the town at community, regional, state, and national events. May make presentations at forums including stakeholder groups, schools, clubs and business associations.
  • Shall help manage the town’s portfolio of Renewable Energy Certificates and progress toward climate goals. Researches and pursues pertinent grant and funding opportunities. Assist efforts to achieve Green Communities status and is responsible for maintaining the Green Communities reports, communications, etc.

 

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Project Management, or related field. One to three years of experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of utility industry preferred.
  • Certification in any of the following preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers; Building Operator Certification (BOC) from Northwest Energy Efficiency Council; or a LEED certification issued from the US Green Building Council.
  • Experience in environmental and energy programs, with knowledge of the latest principles, methods, and techniques of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. Experience in research, policy development, grant development and report writing. Experience in community outreach, marketing and public relations.
  • Demonstrated grant management experience, including ability to manage work plans, budgets, progress reporting, billing, subcontracts, and staffing, and to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

 

*This posting is not meant to be exhaustive of all duties and requirements. Complete job description is available in the Human Resources Department.

Contact :

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and Town of Norwood Application to the address below by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Please indicate requisition #2020-013 on all application materials:

Molly Kean
Human Resources Director
jobs@norwoodma.gov

Deadline for Applying : Mar 27, 2020