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The Energy Smart Eastside Program Manager is an exciting new position charged with growing and leading a new building electrification program in the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, and Mercer Island, WA. The Energy Smart Eastside Program Manager will manage all aspects of the Energy Smart Eastside program, including program marketing, delivery, engagement with residents, budget management and tracking, grant management, and relationship management with program partners. The position will be a two-year limited-term City of Bellevue position, supervised by Bellevue’s Sustainability Manager and part of Bellevue’s new Sustainability team. The position will work closely with a team of sustainability staff from Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, and Mercer Island who will provide program guidance and oversight.

One of the City of Bellevue’s core values is stewardship, and the city has recently committed to accelerating the implementation of its Environmental Stewardship Sustainable Bellevue Plan by growing the city’s sustainability team. Bellevue and the Eastside of King County is a dynamic region in transition that is growing rapidly while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. As Seattle’s largest neighbor, we are a welcoming, multicultural community with many passionate residents wanting to reduce their impact on the environment.

This is a key role in helping to accelerate climate action on the Eastside and support the achievement of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals in all five Eastside cities. This position will have the opportunity to help shape a new and innovative program that has the potential for significant impact and growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and advancing equity through climate solutions and be comfortable working and leading projects in a matrixed team environment where cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Apply if you want to:

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  Work in an ambitious organization serving a transforming community.
• Want to be part of a newly forming sustainability team.
• Work in a multicultural environment with a collaborative team of local sustainability leaders.

The responsibilities of this new role are outlined below:
Program Management:

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  Manage the Energy Smart Eastside program, including the program budget, grant funding, consultants, and program partners.
• Provide leadership and direction for the Energy Smart Eastside program along with program administration and coordination.
• Develop processes for tracking program expenditures and grant reimbursements and associated backup documentation.
• Provide case management and support for residents seeking to install energy efficient heat pumps.
• Coordinate with partner organizations, such as the King County Housing Authority, local Human Services Organizations, heat pump manufacturers, and local environmental and climate nonprofits and advocacy groups, and volunteers.
• Develop recommendations to expand and grow the program with additional service offerings.
• Identify grant opportunities and lead the application for additional grant funding, with support and direction from the program oversight board.
• Progress reporting and tracking for existing grant funding and performance management.
• Provide updates to the Eastside city staff steering committee on program progress
• Monitor federal and state legislation and incentives for energy efficiency and heat pumps and identify opportunities which support the program or provide additional funding.
• Manage all contracts and agreements with partners and track program budget, reimbursements, and incentive payments and develop monthly progress reports.
• Use an equity lens to identify opportunities to improve the program and reach communities of color, low and moderate income, renters, and non-English speaking.

• Support program marketing and identify strategies and partners for reaching diverse communities.
• Provide one-on-one support for residents to support their accessing program benefits and incentives.
• Lead program marketing and promotion efforts. Develop content to promote the program via newsletter, social media, and other channels
• Coordinate regional and city specific events related to Energy Smart Eastside, which could involve leading workshops or coordinating partner presenters.
• Build relationships with partner organizations to help promote the program.
• Coordinate with Cultural Outreach Assistants to support targeted outreach to communities of color in the five Eastside cities, to support diverse participation in the program.

• Knowledge of local sustainability and climate action planning and implementation, with particular knowledge and interest in energy efficiency programs to support building electrification and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
• Knowledge and professional experience in delivering programs for energy conservation and renewable energy, climate change strategies, and/or environmental sustainability programs.
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging diverse audiences including co-workers, elected officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Customer focus, with strong experience with Customer Relationship Management and a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with external partners.
• Experience with grant management, including developing grant applications, managing contracts, managing grant funds and reporting, and ensuring compliance with procurement and grant requirements.
• Knowledge of project/program management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; knowledge of the methods and procedures of budget development and control.
• Ability to manage a complex program with various funding sources, partners, and constituencies.
• Considerable knowledge of City, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to the program area as well as public sector organization and operations.
• Ability to effectively plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of staff and consultants; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors and other City staff; ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive, succinct presentations to senior management, elected officials and community groups as required.
• Skill with various software programs including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Mailchimp, and Survey Monkey, among others.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban planning, environmental policy, environmental science, public policy or equivalent, or a combination of similar experience and education.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in environmental program development and management, in a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Hiring Process: To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.
• For more information, please contact Jennifer Ewing, Sustainability Manager at 425-452-6129 or jewing@bellevuewa.gov.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or bellevuehr@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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