Senior Energy Specialist (5642) - SF Environment Department

Senior Energy Specialist (5642) – SF Environment Department Full‑time, permanent civil‑service position within the Department of San Francisco Environment. Responsibilities Manage energy efficiency programs with local utilities and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network, including managing staff, contracts and budgets, conducting regular reporting to funders and the California Public Utilities Commission, and planning future energy efficiency programs. Supervise and coach staff to ensure professional growth through goal setting and actionable feedback. Manage third‑party vendors, including their budgets, invoices, change orders, and draft clear scopes of work to maximize their support to the program. Obtain participation and manage communications among stakeholders including other City departments and agencies, other local governments, state and federal agencies, advocates, community‑based organizations, equipment manufacturers and distributors, and trade associations. Oversee contract compliance and budgets. Oversee database management, including data creation, entry, organization, and supporting implementation of updates by external parties; retrieve data, generate custom reports, import/export data, and provide guidance to improve workflows and data efficiency. Research, analyze, and report on a wide range of energy efficiency and refrigerant‑management topics and policy issues to provide policy and strategic recommendations with a focus on equity, and participate in development of draft language for policy statements and local legislation. Support grant writing and other funding applications, including drafting narratives and funding justifications, conducting technical analysis (e.g., cost‑effectiveness tests, energy‑savings and emissions‑reduction forecasts) to support funding requests, developing implementation schedules, and effectively collaborating with grant partners. Update or create program plans, interagency memos, ARC‑GIS maps, standard operating procedures manual, and other technical guidance documents as required. Perform other administrative and technical duties such as approving timesheets, completing and tracking purchase orders, task orders, reviewing relevant invoices, etc. Provide coverage for team members and partners as needed. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Six years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating qualifying programs or policies in environment, energy efficiency, refrigeration management, clean transportation, community engagement, or a related field. Four additional years of experience specifically in energy programs (such as energy efficiency or refrigeration management). Substitutions: Additional experience may substitute for the required degree on a year‑for‑year basis (30 semester units or 45 quarter units equal one year). A Master’s degree in public administration, environmental science, environmental health, public policy, public health, or a related field may substitute for one year of experience. A Ph.D. in public administration, environmental science, environmental health, public policy, or public health may substitute for two years of experience. Desirable: Skilled in staff leadership, development, and project management. Experience supervising staff. Experience gaining adoption of and compliance with legislation. Experience writing reports and grants. Experience navigating and working with public organizations. Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English. An understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts. Application Submit your application online by clicking “I’m Interested” and completing the online application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Benefits The Department offers an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco