Energy Manager
City of Brockton
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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