Energy Manager

Job Description: SALARY: \$85,000 - \$100,000 - Grant Funded (contingent

upon funding) REPORTS TO: Director of Economic Development ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: About the Position: The energy manager is responsible for the

development, implementation, and coordination of energy and climate

mitigation-related projects, programs, and policies for the City of

Brockton. The role supports energy efficiency and emissions reductions

in school and other municipal buildings, in pursuit of Massachusetts'

goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Responsibilities: Manage and track

energy and carbon savings projects for all municipal buildings. Collect,

track, analyze, and communicate energy, utility, emissions, fleet, and

other relevant data. Facilitate an Energy Management Assessment to

evaluate the current state of energy management practices and policies

in the municipality. Prepare an annual work plan and track the work plan

with quarterly and annual reports. Through use of the Mass Energy

Insight tool offered by the MA Department of Energy Resources, develop

or refresh an Energy Management Plan of municipal facilities. 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. Work

with the sponsors of Mass Save and school department to complete no cost

assessments of energy saving opportunities in all school buildings and

other municipal buildings. Manage project budgets, municipal solar

projects, and create or advocate for long term funding mechanisms within

city budgets. Assist with management of energy supply procurement and

implement municipal aggregation program. 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. 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.

Act as liaison and point of contact across City departments, local

organizations, local elected officials, sponsors of Mass Save?, and

regional organizations on energy and sustainability issues. Attend City

Committee and City Council meetings as needed. Act as staff liaison to

municipal energy committee. 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. Research and apply for energy

efficiency, climate resiliency, and renewable energy grant procurement

opportunities in support of energy, climate, and sustainability goals.

Work with other departments to create training, outreach, and other

materials related to sustainability and resiliency to support carbon

reduction among local residents and business owners. Recruit, train, and

manage community volunteers and interns. Supervise contracted services.

Develop website and social-media content related to energy and

sustainability. Track engagement and community-based metrics. Evaluate

program data to ensure efficacy of programs/materials/outreach. Drive

interdepartmental learning and development related to efficiency.

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