Energy Management & Regulatory Program Manager – City of San Diego

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JOB INFORMATION

Please see instructions on how to apply in the Selection Process section of this bulletin as this position cannot be applied for online.

The City:
With more than 1.4 million people, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as found in our Strategic Plan, is “To Effectively Serve and Support Our Communities.” Our core values are Integrity, Service, People, and Excellence. The City’s Vision is “A World-Class City for All.”

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego has a combined Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget of approximately $4.3 billion and employs approximately 11,800 highly dedicated employees. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be obtained on the City’s website: www.sandiego.gov.

The Department:
The Sustainability Department leads sustainability, climate, and energy policy and projects for the City. A large portion of the department’s work is driven by the implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) adopted in 2015 which aims to reduce local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent below 2010 levels by 2035. By doing so, the Plan sets the City on a path to meet the State of California’s requirement to reduce emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

Though various City departments are involved in the implementation of the CAP, the Sustainability Department is responsible for the cross departmental coordination of these efforts on a day-to-day basis. The Sustainability Department currently has 26 budgeted positions and a Fiscal Year 2020 budget of approximately $5.7 million.

The Position:
Under the guidance of the Director/Deputy Director of the Sustainability Department, the Energy Management and Regulatory Program Manager is responsible for overseeing payment and projections of all energy billing for the City and managing the City’s customer relationship with SDG&E.  The Program Manager will also manage utility rate case and other regulatory docket tracking and engage in working groups at the California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and other state regulatory agencies on behalf of the City. They will lead the team driving energy initiatives impacting city residents and businesses including new ordinance or engagement program development and implementation around energy use in buildings.  This position will also be expected to seek and manage grant funding in support of program goals and actions.

The Program Manager will be a part of the Sustainability Department’s leadership team, and as such will also contribute to the vision, mission, and general administrative duties of the department.  This position will be expected to contribute to effective operations of the City’s day-to-day sustainability programs including: directing, managing, supervising, participating, and coordinating the activities and operations relating to the work of staff and stakeholders responsible for implementation, monitoring, and measurement of the City’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan and broader sustainability efforts.  This position will also be expected to present on efforts of their team and the department to City management, City Council, and public audiences.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Public or Business Administration, Sustainability, Economics, or a related field, and
  • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in sustainability, regulatory affairs, renewable energy, energy management, electricity markets, energy efficiency or other government services management is highly desirable.
  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

  • Manage the City’s energy utility billing process and annual and quarterly energy utility budget forecasts.
  • Manage Department division responsible for energy billing, benchmarking, regulatory, and utility engagement.
  • Oversee and direct process improvements for citywide energy billing, account management, and budget forecasts.
  • Integrate City goals, projects, and key outcomes into the department’s energy management work.
  • Identify and develop opportunities to better use energy data and software to inform decision-making, internal programs or projects, and behavior change.
  • Support planning and implementation of energy-related programs in the Climate Action Plan, including adoption of energy and building ordinances and reporting.
  • Support key policy or special programmatic initiatives related to energy
  • Research, analyze, and represent the City in regulatory and rate setting proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission, including exit fee proceeding, general rate cases, energy efficiency proceedings, etc.
  • Track statewide regulatory or legislative actions, identify opportunities and risks to the city’s sustainability goals, and propose options for engagement.
  • Oversee implementation of commercial and residential energy benchmarking programs in the City and enable residents and businesses to make better sustainability decisions through data capture, analysis, and sharing.
  • Coordinate grant writing and budgeting of resources to support the City’s sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced energy and sustainability professional capable of managing programs, deploying the department’s resources in innovative yet responsible ways to maximize effectiveness, and raising the City’s profile as sustainability leaders. In addition, the candidate will possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

  • A commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility and innovation in government.
  • A commitment to the team and to always being a team player.
  • A focus on enhanced services and customer satisfaction.
  • Excellence in clear, well-documented, and transparent accounting of all aspects of projects from budgeting and financing strategies to communication of outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in utility billing and forecasting, utility data systems, energy technology, and best practices.
  • Progressively responsible management experience reflecting ability to foster and nurture productive employees and build teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage partners in new solutions applicable within a local government setting.
  • Experience in energy policy and regulatory processes, timelines, and engagement, including official comment filings, Commission working groups, and regulatory impact analysis reporting.
  • Experience in public engagement and outreach around energy benchmarking and other efficiency programs.
  • Experience with regulated and deregulated energy markets, independent power producers, or independent system operators (ISOs).
  • Experience implementing projects, ranging from funding a project to design, construction, monitoring/verification of systems, and operation.
  • Experience or knowledge of innovative tools to track energy use, visualize data for effective analysis and communication, and implementation of projects or programs based on data/visualization of data.
  • Ability to navigate government procurement and other processes to allow for innovation or program implementation.
  • Collaborative skill in working with other city departments, businesses, elected officials, the public, and other government agencies.
  • Proven skill in overseeing project and program management and attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance competing interests and build consensus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Active and genuine commitment to managing diversity in the workplace and overseeing a diverse team.

Management Compensation and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be eligible for participation in the City’s Flexible Benefits Plan that offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option; $50,000 in City-paid life insurance; paid annual leave accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through the 15th year of service. For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600.  Retirement benefits for this unclassified position depend on the candidate’s eligible status (new hire, rehire, etc.). To learn more about employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees. (Download PDF reader) Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.

Pre-Employment Requirements: 
Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Medical Evaluation: 
A City medical examination including drug/alcohol screening and documentation of medical history may be conducted following a conditional offer of employment or promotion. The individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free work place.

Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit your: 1) current resume; 2) a letter of interest highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and 3) a list of three professional references via email to HumanResources@sandiego.gov.

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

If you have any questions, please email the City’s Human Resources Department at HumanResources@sandiego.gov.

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.

 

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