Program Manager (US DOE Grant)

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Government seeks a qualified lead for its energy grant program within the Department of Buildings. The incumbent will manage a team, develop and implement plan review and inspections protocols, and evaluate the effectiveness of energy building codes for energy efficiency and healthier buildings.

Responsibilities include analyzing code performance, coordinating with agencies and community groups, and guiding program priorities within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes program data and performance measures of the current Energy Conservation Code versus previous Energy Conservation Codes.
• Plans and directs team operations, sets priorities, assigns tasks, and ensures progress toward major program priorities.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Buildings (DOB) within the Office of Construction and Building Standards (OCBS). The mission of DOB is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement.
The incumbent is responsible for managing the execution of the programs related to DOB’s energy grant through the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) supported by a $5 million, seven (7) year grant for energy efficiency and net-zero building codes. The incumbent will manage a team that will develop and implement plan review and inspections protocols. The incumbent will also evaluate the effectiveness of energy building codes for improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and creating healthy buildings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes program data and performance measures of the current Energy Conservation Code versus previous Energy Conservation Codes. Tracks industry trends, local and regional program area issues and District policy to ensure integration of program initiatives. Serves as a liaison between the agency and/or divisions, community agencies, citizen groups, developers, property managers, committees and commissions, and local agencies, and task forces concerning agency program needs, new programs, policies, and procedures and to facilitate progress the D.C. 2027 Energy Conservation Codes and subsequent code cycles.

Plans and directs team operations, sets priorities, prepares work schedules, assigns tasks based on workload and staff capabilities, and adjusts plans to meet emerging needs while maintaining progress on major program priorities. Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major program priorities. Sets performance measures for program area.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office setting, which is adequately lighted, health and ventilated.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Tour of Duty:

Monday - Friday8:15AM- 4:45PM (May be subject to change)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

MS-0340-14

Promotion Potential:

No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment:

Management Supervisory Service (MSS), "At-Will". Positions in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:

The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Residency Requirement:

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.