The Clean Energy Project Manager will help manage the portfolio of clean energy projects funded by PCEF. These projects include but are not limited to weatherization, fuel switching, solar installations and planning. The position will be part of a talented, equity-centered, nimble, and growing team working on investing $60+ million in grant funds annually in community projects that address climate change and advance racial and social justice. This is the first of several recruitments to come in the following month: Communications Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Generalist Project Manager, Outreach Assistant.
Full job posting at the link below.
Clean Energy Project Manager (Coordinator II)
Salary
$56,264.00 - $104,291.00 Annually
Location
1900 SW 4th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Bureau
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Job Number
2022-00029
Closing
1/31/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking a Clean Energy Project Manager (Coordinator II) to join the PCEF team that has been working to launch and implement this innovative grant program for projects that address climate change and advance racial and social justice. Being part of the PCEF team is a fast-paced, dynamic and fluid endeavor. The work and functions of the position is likely to evolve and expand in exciting ways over time. This position will help ensure that PCEF clean energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy) grant applicants and recipients have a positive experience and receive the support they need to be successful in their projects and programs in alignment with PCEF guiding principles.
Clean energy projects and programs will comprise 40 to 60 percent of program funds. This portfolio will be managed by two Clean Energy Project Managers, this position and one that is already on the team. Clean energy grants will include both planning and implementation activities. We anticipate that most grants will be making efficiency or renewable improvements on existing buildings but some will also be building beyond code for new construction and developing other community based clean energy solutions. Many PCEF grantees will come from communities that have historically not had access to work in the clean energy sector; management of these grants will require building strong relationships and close monitoring to ensure that grantees are successful and that public funds are stewarded for maximum environmental and social benefit.
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to fulfill a community-led vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial justice and providing economic opportunities for People of Color, people with low incomes, women, and people with disabilities. PCEF will rely on this position’s high level of project management experience, knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and communication skills to help ensure the success of clean energy grants.
Roles And Responsibilities
Support grants awarded for clean energy projects and programs: Serve as primary point of contact for half of clean energy grant portfolio; work with grantees to define detailed scopes and metrics, monitor grant progress, and ensure compliance.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder interactions and collaborations: With project team, support grantees and stakeholders (e.g. contractors, industry associations, members of the community, etc.) in opportunities to collaborate, improve outcomes, develop best practices, and share lessons learned.
Review grant proposals: As part of a team, this position will review and score grant proposals and provide input and recommendations regarding grant award and management processes.
Assist with program analysis: In coordination with other members of the PCEF team, this position will perform analysis related to energy efficiency and renewable energy best and emerging practices and contribute to the program’s continuous improvement efforts.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The Ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience related to building science and construction practices, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy, as well as project management, grants, and contracts experience. Candidates with lived or work experience with communities of color or historically marginalized communities are strongly desired. Those skilled in analyzing data, identifying process improvements, customer service and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders will be ideal. All candidates should have a strong commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About the Bureau The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions that enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide; comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; policy to address climate change; policy, projects and outreach related to the Smart City PDX program and are responsible for administering the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. https://www.portland.gov/bps
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment. Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.
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Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience successfully collaborating with, working with, and/or organizing with communities of color and other historically marginalized communities.
Minimum of five years of experience managing projects, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with project or program requirements (e.g. permitting, reporting, other requirements).
Knowledge of building science principles and energy efficiency sector.
Ability to organize and manage a high volume of projects, detailed material, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success.
Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate the needs of the program and its grantees with internal and external stakeholders and others encountered in the course of work.
A typical way of meeting the minimum qualifications is any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to five (5) years in clean energy project or grant management experience or other relevant transferable experience.
Applicants Must Also Possess:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Timeline:
Posting: 1/10/22 - 1/31-22
Applications Reviewed: week of 1/31/22
Eligible List: week of 2/7/22
Selection Phase Begins: week of 2/14/22
Job Offer: March 2022
**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional résumé and a cover letter specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following application instructions:
Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications.
Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter and résumé any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
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Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
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Questions about the application process?
John DiGrazia, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
John.DiGrazia@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 758-2030