Job Description

Job Title Manager II (Manager, Energy and Sustainability), Grade M2
Location Rockville, MD, US
Organization Name Department of General Services
Medical Exam Medical History
Background Investigation No
Financial Disclosure Yes


Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a re-announcement. The status of applicants who previously applied will remain the same.

The Department of General Services (DGS) seeks an experienced Manager II to oversee the Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) and ensure that government operations are led by example with the utmost stewardship of the environment. Montgomery County OES is core to the Montgomery County Executive priority of a greener County and an 80% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2027.

This individual will be responsible for management of a team whose mission is to expand operational efforts, capital projects and public private partnerships focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining sound financial practices. The portfolio includes direct oversight of the County\'s sustainability plans for County operations, energy and utilities management operations and advanced capital energy projects. The selected candidate will also coordinate with other Departments and Agencies on efforts to improve resiliency of public infrastructure, reduce fleet emissions, implement programs to encourage employee behavior changes, and other efforts to promote sustainability practices, improve resiliency and reduce resource use from County operations. This candidate will be responsible for interacting with and advising boards, authorities, utilities, executive and elected officials. The successful candidate will be the DGS go-to person responsible for providing expert advice in energy and sustainability practices.

The candidate will be responsible for oversight and management of operational programs, capital projects and public private partnerships (P3). Capital projects include large scale energy efficiency retrofits of County buildings and properties, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. P3s include negotiated Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for renewable energy installations, microgrids and microgrid ready projects. Operations include the development of energy management plans, energy purchasing and utility bill processing and verification. The successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the development of annual reports, websites and social media to bolster awareness of the County\'s efforts and provide transparency to the general public.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supervising and managing staff in both a union and non-union work environment, including experience in managing performance appraisals and achieving goals with a diverse workforce. The candidate will be comfortable making presentations to community groups and Department Directors, as well as presentations to the County Executive and the County Council.

Prospective applicants should have a proven track record navigating the procurement, legal and technical elements of implementing energy programs and sustainability projects in a government context often with limited resources. An expansive knowledge of current trends in energy management, sustainability and resiliency is essential along with the vision to translate these trends into successful projects. Prospective applicants should have experience with performance management and lean government.

As a manager of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect and cooperation.
Additional Employment Information

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant\'s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of engineering, architecture, capital project management, or energy policy management, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.

Note: The term \xe2\x80\x9cexecutive\xe2\x80\x9d is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver\'s license issued by the candidates state of residence.

Preferred Criteria

There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
managing the development of capital plans for energy projects, negotiating contracts and monitoring projects. * Extensive experience developing innovative projects and programs.

• Extensive experience developing sustainability plans with key performance measures and milestones.
• Extensive experience preparing and presenting County plans and project information to internal and external stakeholders including regulators, utilities and planning commissions.
• Extensive experience in the procurement and oversight of professional consulting firms and construction companies for successful implementation of the projects.
• Extensive experience leading, supervising, coordinating and directing a team of professional and nonprofessional staff representing diverse disciplines, both Union and non-Union.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Samples of authored works may be requested.
• Qualification as a Certified Energy Manager, USGBC LEED Accredited Professional or similar credential.

Minimum Salary 95251
Maximum Salary 171540
Currency USD

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