Project Manager Energy And Climate Action (Construction/Maintenance Project Manager II)

Salary : $81,382.29 - $135,637.01 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 24-02152 Department:

County Executive Opening Date: 09/07/2024 Closing Date: 9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S28 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement The Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to implement community-facing energy and climate action programs and projects that support the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) and Resilient Fairfax, the county's climate adaptation and resilience plan.

The senior project manager will develop and manage community programs and projects that promote and facilitate energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, resilience, or other community climate action through new and existing programs like Charge Up Fairfax, Green Business Partners, and HomeWise. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage all phases of programs and projects from engaging and coordinating with community stakeholders and partners, developing programs and workplans, contracting consultants, preparing schedules, coordinating project teams, administrating budgets and grants, and tracking and reporting progress.

Build networks and facilitates partnerships with non-profits, community organizations, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to help increase capacity and improve program and project delivery. Provide leadership and directs the work of teams from within and outside the OEEC to include county agencies, partners, and consultants. Coordinate with property owners, stakeholders and project teams to conduct site feasibility assessments, scope projects and participate in project progress meetings and reviews.

Identify emerging trends and new opportunities to advance equitable community-facing programs that facilitate climate action. Independently conduct advanced-level research and analysis and drafts white papers, reports, memoranda other documents regarding best practices, policies and legislation related to community facing climate action programs. Serve on regional planning initiatives and collaborates with other local jurisdictions on climate action programs.

Prepare and present program updates to senior management, the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and/or other Boards, Authorities and Commissions. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Prepares solicitations for services and directs the consultant selection process; Functions as project team leader and coordinates completion schedules with multiple contractors and/or vendors; Supervises professional, paraprofessional technical and administrative personnel assigned to the project; Ensures that all contracts and on-site processes and work are in compliance with Federal, State and County codes; Develops requests for proposals, scopes of services, bid packages, contracts, amendments and other documents for the selection and contracting of consultant services; Reviews work in progress for cost and compatibility with County standards, operational needs and regulatory/permit compliance; Facilitates and conducts meetings with public groups, citizens and other stakeholders to gain support for projects, explain issues and resolve conflicts; Ensures clear and thorough communication with public and/or involved parties on all aspects of projects; Prepares and presents reports to citizen groups, boards and commissions; Attends meetings and conferences.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.) Ability to plan, monitor, direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplinary team(s) and/or subordinates; Ability to work effectively with construction contractors, design professionals, engineers, code enforcement and zoning personnel; Ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format; Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the public, senior County and State officials and citizen groups; Ability to coordinate, conduct and facilitate meetings with public groups, citizens and other project stakeholders; Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related; PLUS Five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Ability to attend evening meetings is essential. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least four years of experience in and knowledge of energy and climate action project management and implementation including but not limited to areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, strategies and actions to achieve carbon neutral goals in key sectors such as building energy, renewable energy, and transportation or climate resilience; Experience leading community engagement initiatives related to environmental energy, and/or climate action.

At least five years of experience working in public sector environment. Experience presenting information to various groups. At least four years of experience developing and managing community-facing programs and projects.

Experience with programs and projects working in collaboration with a variety of partners including county agencies, residents, community organizations, businesses, non-profits, and other stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in managing projects, including overseeing internal and external team members, administering project budgets and grants, and ensuring project deadlines are met; At least four years of experience in developing and implementing strategic and annual work plans as they relate to environmental and energy programs and goals; Experience working in a local government environment with elected officials; Ability to apply principles of leadership, creative problem solving, collaboration, decision making, and team building. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job is generally sedentary in nature; however, employee must be sufficiently mobile to attend meetings and make presentations.

Employee may be required to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Incumbent must be able to work on electronic equipment such as a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard, and are essential to this position, including the ability to input, access, and retrieve information. Ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmploymentfairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture Environmental or Life Sciences Construction Management Business Administration Facilities Management Environmental Engineering Sustainability Public Policy Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not applicable 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors.

If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05 How many years of experience do you have in management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less nine years Nine or more years 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors in a large and complex construction or maintenance project? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 07 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have managing environmental, energy and/or climate action projects related to building energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, or climate resilience?

None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 08 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in serving as a lead for community engagement initiatives related to environmental, energy, and/or climate action? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 09 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a public sector environment? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 10 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with programs/projects working in collaboration with a variety of partners, including county agencies, residents, community organizations, businesses, non-profits, and other stakeholders?

None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 11 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing and implementing strategic and annual work plans related to environmental and energy program goals? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 12 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing and managing community-facing programs and projects? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine or more years 13 Which of the following project management duties you have experience performing?

Check all that apply. Overseeing internal and external team members Administering project budgets and grants Ensuring project deadline are met None of the above 14 Do you have professional experience presenting information to various groups? Yes No 15 As a follow up to the previous question, please indicate the types of audiences you have presented to.

Check all that apply. Elected Officials Senior level management Boards, authorities, and commissions Nonprofit organizations Citizen advisory groups Interest groups Residents None of the above 16 Please indicate which of the following duties you have performed. Check all that apply. Promoting environment and energy awareness; including growing and marketing existing and new education and outreach programs to various community sectors Working on environmental issues Working on energy management issues Working on climate action planning issues Working on climate resilience programs Working with community organizations, including understanding and recognizing how to interact with the community at large None of the above Required Question