The Energy Manager will be responsible for providing administrative, technical, and professional support and engaging with other municipal, state, and federal officials as well as private sector consultants. The Energy Manager coordinates with the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee, their consultants, and the public and obtains funding including preparing applications for various grant programs, develops and manages project budgets and grant funds, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Acts as the municipal liaison for the Community Choice Power Supply Program. Provide customer service for residents with aggregation questions and/or concerns;
• Maintains Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Amesbury and develop the city's first Climate Action Plan;
• Designs and implements innovative and effective programs and policies to achieve energy and resource sustainability for municipal, commercial, and residential sectors;
• Researches and identifies funding opportunities for further sustainability work such as resiliency preparedness, energy reliability, and climate change impacts. This may include Green Community, MassSave, MVP, and SMRP;
• Coordinates and implements departmental, municipal and community wide projects and initiatives, including but not limited to data analysis and data input of the municipal energy accounts;
• Responsible for the City's Large Building Energy Reporting in accordance with MGL and coordinated by DOER and related or emerging state reporting requirements;
• Develops and implements educational outreach to engage city staff, businesses and residents in initiatives related to energy, climate change, and sustainability;
• Coordinates with municipal departments to integrate sustainable values into city plans, programs, and policies; and,
• Works on other sustainability and environmental issues, such as resiliency, water quality/conservation, recycling/composting, waste reduction and related regional initiatives.

Supervision Received:

The Energy Manager works under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Community and Economic Development; follows established department policies and procedures. The Energy Manager receives additional guidance as needed from the Conservation Agent and follows policy direction from the Mayor.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Energy Manager must have a bachelor's degree or advanced training in Environmental Science or related field and/or related professional experience including development and implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change, and/or sustainability programs and at least 5 years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. All employment offers are conditional upon passing a reference and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Class D Operator's License and a readily available vehicle.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands 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 position's essential functions. The Office of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Development Center, 39 South Hunt Road. Work is largely scheduled during regular City Hall business hours, but also includes evening meetings and occasional weekend field work. Administrative work is performed in the office, at meetings (including occasional evening meetings as assigned) and in the location of sitework. Administrative work is performed in a moderately noisy office with site visits performed at times around active construction operations with higher levels of noise. Position entails driving and inspecting sites which may entail accessing uneven surfaces and exposure to hazardous conditions associated with active construction sites. Work is performed inside and out-of-doors in all types of weather conditions. The position requires the operation of vehicle and office computers, printer, calculator, telephone, copier, and all other standard office equipment. The position makes frequent or periodic contact with state and federal agencies, vendors, other departments, contracted or bidding contractors, developers, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and other site and building designers, attorneys, consultants, the Mayor, City Councilors, committee members, other municipalities, local businesses, and members of the public. Communication is frequently in person, by telephone, traditional mail and e-mail, and virtual using web-based meeting programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change and sustainability.
• Strong analytical, research and conceptual skills.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Grant and proposal writing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to research, analyze and synthesize complex information, develop, and present recommendations and prepare concise written reports, correspondence, and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to meet attendance schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills; effective customer service and negotiation skills.

Abilities:

Ability to supervise contractors/consultants and manage projects; ability to take initiative within set parameters; ability to set up projects; ability to review work for completeness; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to work on a team with others to accomplish a project; ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of regulations, state statues and legal requirements, of assigned department activities; ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies; ability to read construction documents; ability to utilize data and word processing applications; ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public, contractors, vendors, state and federal agencies, and similar officials; ability to prepare written and verbal reports and present as assigned; ability to prioritize work assignments to meet established deadlines and ability to multitask; ability to write and administer grants; and the ability to develop and oversee budgets.

Management Skills:

Project management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; budgeting skills; grant writing skills; public speaking skills; organizational skills; analytical thinking skills; aptitude for working with people and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups; aptitude for working with paperwork and details; skill in using the above mentioned office equipment and software; skill in utilizing personal computers, word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications; and sensitivity to public communications.

Physical Skills:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk and talk and hear; is frequently required to use hands to use, handle, or feel objects; occasionally reaches with hands and arms; kneels and bends to inspect projects; employee must be able to access all levels of a construction site and traverse uneven terrain; specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.; must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice patterns or vehicle sounds and communicate through human speech.

The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law . This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Part-time, 19 hours per week
• $40-$44K per year depending on qualifications and experience
• Non-exempt / Non-union
• Professional development opportunities

Miscellaneous Information

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: Christine Caminero, Human Resources Director, City of Amesbury camineroc@amesburyma.gov to remain posted until filled.

Job Details
Category
Employment Opportunities
Status
Open

Salary
$40-$44K per year depending on qualifications and experience
Posted
August 6, 2025
Closing
Open Until Filled