Program Manager, Communities + New Initiatives FEMA

Position:
Program Manager, Communities + New Initiatives (FEMA)

Reports to:
Sector Lead - Communities + New Initiatives

Compensation
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Competitive starting salary $88,800 - $112,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range:
$88,800 - $136,700

Employment Classification:
Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible

Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Office Location:
Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Program Manager, Communities + New Initiatives (FEMA) would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We're Looking For:

Given its funding source the estimated duration of this position is not exceeding three years, with potential for other opportunities after its conclusion.

As part of Energy Trust's Communities + New Initiatives sector, the Program Manager's primary responsibility will be to lead the implementation and delivery of new community energy resilience offerings funded through a FEMA grant that supports community energy resilience planning efforts including pre-feasibility studies for solar+storage microgrid projects located on critical facilities benefitting underserved communities and capable of providing utility grid services. Related to this, the Program Manager will manage an array of complex projects, program initiatives and tactics within the Communities + New Initiatives sector and with cross functional teams, with a focus on managing federal contract deliverables and performance objectives, direct staff and contractors to achieve FEMA grant program goals and successfully deliver grant requirements. The Program Manager will also manage associated budgets, contracts, reporting and internal processes for assigned initiatives.

This individual reports to the Sector Lead - Communities + and New Initiatives. This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.

What You'll Do:

• Manage goal setting, program development and implementation of FEMA grant program goals and delivery of grant requirements.

• Manage a federal contract with a $4. 7 million budget, successfully accomplishing all contract deliverables.

• Work across multiple internal sectors to deliver on all tasks, milestones and deliverables required by FEMA Grant

• Work with team members to develop the project charter, a detailed project schedule, and project accounting structure necessary to track project expenditures, as well as regular invoicing.

• Oversee the development of contract(s)/subtract(s) and extension(s) for multi-year implementation services.

• Work with Energy Trust staff to direct the work of partners.

• Support and oversight of community outreach and engagement process, communication with customers and stakeholders.

• Present, negotiate, and manage relationships with Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), FEMA, subcontractors, advisory groups and external stakeholders including utilities, local governments, community groups, and others to reach program objectives. Includes development of quarterly and annual reports, annual business planning, and budget development.

• Develop, review, and assist program management contractors in developing various program forms, marketing pieces, and correspondence.

• Work with program staff and contractors in order to identify and develop tactics to leverage funding opportunities to drive forward community energy res projects.

• May manage program staff to include informing employment decisions, setting work priorities, conducting performance reviews, and correcting action as needed.

• Perform all functions of the job duties in a safe manner.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position will work in a team-based environment and will lead initiatives and oversee work of staff and program management contractors as necessary in the course of managing specific programs and/or initiatives.

It is anticipated that this position could directly manage program staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in fields related to clean energy, emergency management, community and/or economic development or equivalent professional experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in program management, project development or design or related field.
• Two years of experience in managing and directing the work of staff, contractors, suppliers, and vendors is preferred.
• Experience with managing Federal grants, FEMA grant experience preferred but not required.
• Understanding of the electric energy system, renewable energy technology, energy storage and microgrid technology, community energy resilience goals and objectives.
• Experience partnering with and managing external stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• Experience in managing complex contracts, writing scopes of work, soliciting bids, negotiating, and finalizing contracts, to managing the execution of the contract.
• Experience working on multiple concurrent team-based initiatives.
• Experience managing processes, facilitating dialogues, and coordinating projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word software applications. Ability to build spreadsheet models based on input from managers and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and contractor personnel management skills.

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits