Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation (Boston)

Climate Policy And Planning Team

The Climate Policy and Planning team in the City of Boston's Environment Department is responsible for using regulatory, legislative, legal, and planning tools to advance Mayor Wu's climate agenda and to support the work of the Environment Department in carrying out energy, resilience, and environmental justice programs and services. The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation Program Manager will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, programs, and partnerships that advance the equitable transition to a carbon-free, resilient energy system.

The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation will report to the Director of Climate Policy and Planning and work closely with the other teams in the Environment Department as well as other City departments that work on energy infrastructure, grid resilience and modernization, renewable energy, and energy justice issues. The Program Manager will play a critical role in implementing Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan and future energy planning processes. The Manager will provide as-needed technical support to the teams responsible for ongoing programs in the Municipal Energy Unit, including municipal facility decarbonization through the Renew Boston Trust; the City's municipal aggregation program, Boston Community Choice Electricity; and renewable energy procurement. The Program Manager will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with and forming partnerships with energy utilities and regulators, as well as developing partnerships across the City, particularly with infrastructure and energy planners in the Planning Department and Streets Cabinet, as part of an all-of-government approach to equitable climate action. Under the direction of the Director of Climate Policy and Planning, the Program Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting a new portfolio of grid modernization and clean energy projects, ranging from policy initiatives to clean energy development and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with energy utilities and regulators.
• Advises on energy transformation planning, policy, and regulation.
• Provides support, as needed, to the Municipal Energy Unit on ongoing initiatives.
• Supports ongoing and growing programs.
• Facilitates strategy development for future municipal building decarbonization and electrification.
• Coordinates with the Planning Department's infrastructure and energy planners on grid planning.
• Supports development and implementation of new energy transformation portfolio.
• Stays current with important related scientific and policy developments.
• Works with partner departments and agencies and external partners to implement community energy resilience projects and programs.
• Identifies obstacles to improving community energy resilience.
• Builds strong, collaborative partnerships with utility, business, institutional, non-profit, neighborhood groups, and resident associations.
• Establishes and manages partnerships and strategic alliances with key local and regional government stakeholders.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms :

Union / SalaryPlan / Grade : Non-Union / MM2-10

Hours per week : 35