Job Description

Tasks:

• Manage a portfolio of projects/contracts with local governments supporting the CEC program;
• Work with program contractors and Community applicants to develop and process contract documents;
• Review deliverable and invoices and manage approvals/budgets;
• Complete compressive reviews of project deliverables and associated invoices;
• Engage with external stakeholders and customers to draw insights to improve program delivery:
• *Identify opportunities for replication and showcase successes in ways that encourage scale across New York State;
• Identify and/or develop tools and resources that local governments can use to enable growth in the clean energy sector;
• Assist client external contractor (Clean Energy Community Coordinators) teams to provide technical assistance and local support to governments;
• Collaborate with State agency partners to participate in energy planning activities;
• Assist with the development of policies that influence, encourage and enable community leadership in areas of clean energy:
• *Benchmark legislation, large carbon-reduction initiatives, community campaigns, and other activities that advance energy efficiency and renewable energy;
• Communicate with contractors (local governments) to negotiate contract terms/documents;
• Build out contract deliverable stages in Salesforce;
• Assist with solicitation development and support documentation enhancements.

Skills and Experience Needed:

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience : 3-6YEARS

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge:

Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area. Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area. Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.

Creativity in Project & Program Development:

Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative. Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative. Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Organization Skills & Productivity:

Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on-going projects with no supervision. Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement :

Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams. Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns. Has full confidence of peers and superiors. People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Communication Skills & External Relations:

Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas. Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and **s.

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