ENERGY PROJECT MANAGER

CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Human Resources Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/jobs


INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
ENERGY PROJECT MANAGER
An Equal Opportunity Employer


SALARY
$6,890.00 - $8,530.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 03/10/08
CLOSING DATE: Continuous

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to create and administer an energy management and sustainability
program that will meet the goals for the Energy Element of the City of Huntington Beach Strategic
Plan; to seek creative methods to implement initiatives directly or through joint venture with the
private sector or public utilities; to act as an advocate for change at the local and State levels; and to
act as the expert and lead resource for all energy, sustainable and green design issues.
This position has program level responsibility for all energy-related issues; acts as the expert resource
to City staff and public interest groups, provides liaison with other governmental entities; and
provides direction to contractors performing energy-related projects.

SELECTION PROCESS: Application information submitted will be reviewed for relevant experience,
education and training. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to an
oral board interview (weighted 100%). Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the
minimum qualifications will NOT necessarily be selected to participate in the hiring process. Successful
candidates will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. Upon a
conditional offer of employment a pre-placement medical exam, drug screen and Live Scan
fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Candidates who applied for this position
between December 20, 2007 and January 31, 2008 may not reapply to this recruitment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develops, promotes and implements a comprehensive, long-range energy management policy and
plan to maximize energy efficiency through land use and transportation planning, maximize energy
efficiency of City facilities and operations, and promote energy savings in buildings constructed prior
to 1978. Continuously updates and revises strategic plans for energy management. Provides
leadership and guidance to City staff, the public, and the development community regarding energy
issues. Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of contractors performing work on energy
projects. Acts as the technical expert on energy matters and assists City staff in resolving complex or
technical problems. Advises and recommends procedures, strategies and plans that are consistent
with energy goals. Develops demonstration projects for energy conservation in partnership with
builders, utilities or other agencies, and works with affordable housing programs to implement energy
conservation methods. Works with the City Attorney and City Administrator’s office to support positive
legislative changes on energy matters in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy
Commission. Administers all City energy programs; develops and implements goals, policies, and
procedures for City energy programs. Plans and administers project budgets and grant fund. Prepares
a wide variety of administrative reports, grant applications and plan documents. Develops and
implements education and training programs for City employees on energy conservation. Develops
energy conservation public education, outreach and assistance programs for city residents and
businesses; makes presentations to City staff, City Council, public groups, and State and local
commissions and committees. Conducts feasibility studies of options for energy self-reliance; analyzes
energy bills, energy consumption records, and contract invoices to track energy usage and develops
recommendations for energy conservation alternatives. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Please refer to the job specification posted on the website for a more detailed description of duties.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Energy conservation practices and environmental regulations related to energy
management; renewable energy sources, green construction methods, long-range strategic planning,
project management, energy plan design and development, various energy-related codes, regulations
and laws, variety of utility and energy programs sponsored by federal, state and regional agencies
and departments, energy-related education and training programs. Skilled in development of plan
designs and specifications related to energy-management programs and services, conducting a
variety of studies and interpreting data derived from same, constructing plans and programs from
concept to implementation.

ABILITY TO: Coordinate, manage, strategize, and/or correlate data and/or information, exercise of
judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations; reference data to determine
necessity for revision of organizational components, evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/
or information using established criteria, exercise discretion in determining actual or probable
consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives; function in quasisupervisory role to provide direction to contractors performing work on energy projects, make
decisions on procedural and technical levels, to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence,
provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and
standards to specific situations. Please refer to the job specification posted on the website for
a more detailed description of qualifications desired.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Planning,
Architecture, Business, Public Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree from an accredited
college or university in a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in project or program development
and management, budget preparation, training and personnel management which demonstrates the
ability to manage a highly technical organization. Experience managing projects or programs related
to energy and regulations of the California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission
and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is highly desirable.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Registration as a Mechanical or Civil Engineer or Architect, or LEED
accreditation is desirable. Possession of a valid class “C” California driver’s license by the time of appointment.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/jobs
Job #0580-0308