DIRECTOR OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY (Program Manager Senior II)

JobAps; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Flexible work schedules & telework

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a talented Director to lead the Office of Energy and Sustainability. You will develop programs to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, overseeing energy purchasing, performance contracting, and sustainable procurement for state agencies.

You will secure funding, manage the office budget, and provide cross-agency leadership to advance Maryland's climate and energy goals, including EV infrastructure and decarbonization efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing sustainability initiatives in a large public-sector agency or complex organization.
• Experience with setting strategy, managing budgets, leading staff, and evaluating operations to meet emissions goals.
• Ability to present to executives and work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee programs to cost-effectively reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions.
• Oversee energy procurement, performance contracting, and sustainable purchasing initiatives.
• Lead and manage staffing, budget, and funding for the Office of Energy and Sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Executive presentation

Education

Advanced degree in sustainability or related field

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!

GRADE

STD 24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Energy and Sustainability
301 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a talented and experienced Director to provide executive leadership and creative vision for the Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES). The Director will develop and oversee programs and activities to cost-effectively reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in compliance with certain state environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Major programs and initiatives include, but are not limited to: purchasing electric power; advancing and overseeing energy performance contracting and energy-reduction initiatives for all state agencies; increasing sustainable purchasing; and installing infrastructure for state fleet electric vehicles. The Director will identify and secure funding for programs while overseeing the office’s budget. The Director will provide leadership across State government, while also working collaboratively with staff and management from all state agencies to help achieve the State’s climate and energy management goals, including collaboration with other agencies and State climate initiative groups. This position may also be assigned the management of new programs and staff as programs develop in the future.

Office of Energy and Sustainability - Functions

• Purchase electricity, including renewable power, for all State agencies.
• Oversees the State’s Energy Performance Contracting program and manages the State Energy Database.
• Chairs the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee.
• Installs electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the State fleet.
• Performs energy audits and develops decarbonization plans for State facilities.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing comprehensive energy, sustainability, or climate mitigation initiatives within a large public-sector agency or complex organization. This includes experience with setting strategy, managing program budgets, leading staff, and evaluating operations to meet statutory emissions and energy-reduction goals.
• Professional experience in utility management, energy contract negotiation, or power purchasing—specifically overseeing large-scale electric power acquisitions and driving transactions toward renewable/clean energy standards (e.g., transitioning portfolios to 100% clean power).
• Experience collaborating with high-level external stakeholders, legislative bodies, state agencies, or governing councils (such as Green Building Councils or Green Purchasing Committees) to draft executive orders, legislative impact analyses, or cross-governmental sustainability policies.
• Advance degree from an accredited college or university in either a technical or scientific field of study with an emphasis on sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience purchasing energy for large commercial operations.
• Minimum five years of experience managing sustainability programs in a large organization.
• Minimum five years of experience managing staff in the government sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and present to executives, staff, a variety of customers, and vendor representatives.
• A working understanding of Maryland’s climate laws and goals.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

Please note that selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer