Program Manager – Energy & Environment - DPW-Environmental Services

Agency Summary  

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest City agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for partnerships and programs regarding energy efficiency, with explicit oversight of the implementation and daily management of the Energy Benchmarking and Transparency program. Incumbent is expected to develop and evaluate compliance program goals, track and analyze municipal and private building data, educate building owners and community members, and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders. Position will collaborate with the mayor’s administration, council members and staff, sustainability staff, and additional internal and community stakeholders on key initiatives regarding energy consumption.

This position requires independent judgment. Receives, analyzes and provides information requiring considerable judgment, latitude, and authority regarding working practices, policies and/or procedures. This individual must be a critical thinker and possess a high level of personal responsibility for achieving results with an eye toward process improvement and efficiency. Successful applicant will establish and ensure policies and procedures for the agency are adhered to effectively by utilizing experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Implement and manage the compliance program for the Energy and Benchmarking Transparency Ordinance, including tracking all data and ensuring all program goals are achieved. 

Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, sustainability management and policy, environmental engineering, or a comparable degree. A combination of education and experience equal to five (5) years is acceptable. Experience with analyzing and modeling datasets. Effective communication skills and the ability to interact tactfully with a variety of individuals. Ability to use Outlook and Microsoft Windows Office Suite and to conduct online research. Effective record keeping, time management and project management skills. Effective in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidential information. Demonstrated creative ability when presented with unformatted projects and/or ideas.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

A minimum of five (5) years of directly related work experience.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred.  After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. 

Physical Conditions