Energy Policy and Program Manager

Deliverable to residents:
The Energy Policy and Program Manager leads the City’s efforts to reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and advance electrification across numerous public and private entities. This role is responsible for translating city energy goals into well-managed programs and projects, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. Working within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the position supports operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, and long-term sustainability of city assets.

Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Chief Resilience Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lower city operating costs and promote a more resilient, energy-efficient municipal footprint through responsible management of energy efficiency and electrification initiatives that protect taxpayer dollars and improve government performance.
• Oversee and manage energy efficiency, electrification, and related sustainability initiatives across City-owned facilities and operations.
• Manage funding programs supporting energy projects, including grants, rebates, and incentive programs, ensuring effective use of public and external funds.
• Direct project and program delivery, including managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and interdepartmental partners to achieve defined outcomes.
• Develop and track performance metrics, milestones, and compliance benchmarks to monitor program effectiveness and ensure accountability.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements, regulatory guidance, and reporting obligations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Coordinate with departments such as Public Works, Property Management, Finance, and Capital Projects to integrate energy initiatives into broader capital and operational plans.
• Prepare internal and external reports that clearly communicate progress, outcomes, and fiscal impacts to city leadership and funding partners.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to scale successful programs and improve delivery models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, engineering, environmental science, public administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 7 years of experience managing energy, sustainability, infrastructure, or capital programs, preferably in a public-sector or complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing grants, contracts, consultants, and compliance requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to track performance metrics and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainability programs and applicable funding mechanisms.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Benefits information will be available in the future.