Energy Efficiency Services Manager - Commercial & Multifamily EES

Job Description:

Energy Efficiency Services Manager - Commercial & Multifamily EES

Description

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Job Description:

Energy Efficiency Services Manager

Purpose:

Under general direction, manages the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, initiatives, and processes involved in the implementation of Austin Energy's (AE) Energy Efficiency Services and Green Building Programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, and innovative programs, to promote AE's energy efficiency projects and programs that meet or exceed long-term goals established by City Council and executive management.
  
• Manages program budgets including federal stimulus funded projects and processes, and other program grants.
  
• Leads, charters, manages, and participates in project teams inside AE and in the wider community.
  
• Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division. Establishes processes and procedures to provide energy efficiency services, ensuring compliance with all city ordinances, resolutions, practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Manages the development, implementation and evaluation of processes for Austin Energy Rebate Programs, including quality control systems, outreach, training, education, marketing, stakeholder engagement, tours, and conferences.
  
• Develops and oversees implementation of processes for communicating energy efficiency opportunities and achievements to the larger community.
  
• Develops new contracts by negotiating with vendors/contractors; preparing scopes of work and/or specifications; writing contracts; writing terms and conditions; investigating alternative purchasing methods and recommending procedures for implementation.
  
• Develops, monitors, and manages program and related budgets as required.
  
• Researches and drafts documents for presentation and publication such as status reports and annual reports. Provides regular reports, summaries, analyses and recommendations.
  
• Participates in workshops, public hearings, stakeholder processes, and team meetings.
  
• Represents AE's Energy Efficiency Services or Green Building division before various formal, informal and advisory groups, government departments, trade associations, and other groups and entities.
  
• Fosters city-wide initiatives that can advance the principles, financial and environmental benefits from implementing energy efficiency best practices.
  
• Promotes the City of Austin as a leader and model in energy efficiency and sustainability.
  
• Manages development of the Residential or Commercial Energy Code for the City of Austin.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency products, programs and technologies.
  
• Knowledge of electric utility industry operations and finances, including emerging industry trends, challenges, and opportunities relating to energy efficiency and distributed energy resources.
  
• Knowledge of energy industry emerging technologies, trends, processes, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of utility demand side management techniques and objectives.
  
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national energy efficiency movements and issues.
  
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  
• Knowledge of project management and internal control concepts and practices.
  
• Knowledge of environmental planning, statistical analysis, communications, business and economics, or public administration.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory, managerial, and leadership techniques and principles.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to understand customer sector challenges and service requirements and trends, processes, and procedures.
  
• Ability to understand the technical language associated with energy efficiency and interact effectively with technical staff, consultants, and experts.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with builders, developers, contractors, architects, general public, and City employees.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of related experience, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or lead capacity.
  
• Graduation with a master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the development or administration of commercial energy efficiency programs
  
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with and presenting to contractors, stakeholders, the public, and staff
  
• Experience developing new programs and improving existing services using data analysis and performance reporting Experience writing successful grant applications and/or grant execution
  
• Experience with reporting to government and regulatory entities
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location for regular work duties
  

Notes to Candidate:

This position will manage the Commercial and Multifamily workgroup within Energy Efficiency Services, which is currently comprised of 12 staff. This group distributes approximately $6M/year in community incentives that support high-efficiency HVAC, lighting, and other building upgrades that improve comfort, lower bills, and support a more resilient electric grid.

Duties include those related to managing staff, leading program administration, and new program design, development and deployment. This position may also lead the development of grant applications as well as subsequent activities related to grant execution. Energy Efficiency Services plays a key role in achieving Austin Energy’s goals in the 2035 Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan.

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Work Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Pay Range: $97,450.00 (Min) to $125,200.00 (Mid)

Days/Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - 60% telework allowed)

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Any gaps in employment must have an explanation and dates of unemployment. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

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VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK:
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7 year criminal history background check.

TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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Closing Date/Time: 2026-06-25