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City of Norfolk, Virginia Project Coordinator in Norfolk, Virginia
Project Coordinator
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Project Coordinator
Salary
$54,601.00 - $62,791.15 Annually
Location
VA 23510, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12211
Department
General Services
Opening Date
06/21/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The mission of the Department of General Services (DGS) is to be the city’s premier provider of intra-governmental services that are efficient, effective and fiscally responsible, as well as, create a high-performance Animal Care Center and state-of-the-art parking system.
Using the Climate Action Plan as a framework, the Environmental Sustainability Division works with partners across the City to improve the quality of life in all Norfolk neighborhoods, reduce the City's carbon emissions, and prepare Norfolk for the effects of climate change, such as flooding and increasing temperatures. Weaving high standards for sustainability across divisions and departments, the team's impactful work reaches from Facilities Maintenance to Planning and everywhere in between. Sustainability is at the core of Team Norfolk. Through innovative strategies and initiatives, we are reducing energy consumption, expanding renewable energy utilization, and curbing carbon emissions from our buildings and fleet. Our sustainability efforts do not stop with government operations but extend to those who live, work, visit and play in the City of Norfolk.
The City of Norfolk’s Department of General Services is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Energy Project Coordinator. This position will support the Environmental Sustainability Manager in creating, designing, developing, and implementing energy conservation measures and efficient operations to meet annual energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The newly created Energy Project group will focus on climate change mitigation through reducing carbon-based energy demand throughout the City. The successful candidate will be an innovative, knowledgeable, detail-oriented project coordinator with a proven ability to effectively manage projects (from planning to implementation and evaluation). Candidates must possess strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills, with a primary focus on:
Optimization of building and operational energy efficiency and reduction of energy consumption.
Building energy modeling and energy consumption data analysis.
Energy project financing.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Devise a portfolio-wide renewable energy generation strategy.
Develop strategies to identify and prioritize energy upgrade opportunities, estimate financial resources required, and calculate the projected return on investment.
Provide day-to-day organization, community engagement, and technical assistance for key programs, such as building energy benchmarking, energy financing programs, and other efforts directed to drive efficiency in municipal buildings.
Translate technical and quantitative aspects of energy projects to the broader community.
Identify, recommend, and assist in securing external funding (e.g., grants, leases, and incentive programs) for City clean energy initiatives.
Prepare and deliver energy-related presentations to City staff, consultants, and the public.
Prepare documentation supporting the City’s participation with ENERGY STAR, the Better Buildings Challenge, LEED, and other energy and sustainability programs.
Perform a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties to support utility billing management, renewable energy and storage, sustainability efforts, and employee engagement programs.
Support Environmental Sustainability priority areas, including racial equity and environmental justice work.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Required:
- Three (3) years of experience in a field related to the program/project; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Environmental Science, Energy Management, Facilities-Related Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, etc.) or related field
Additional Information & Requirements
- Valid Driver's License Required.
Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications:
- An energy or engineering related certification such as: Certified Sustainability Professional (CSP); Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Measurement and Verification Professional CMVP); Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP); Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP); Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP); Professional Energy Manager (PEM); Professional Engineer (PE); or equivalent certification.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:00pm, 40 hours per week
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Environmental Science/Studies, Energy Management, Facilities-Related Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, etc.) or related field?
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How many years of experience do you have managing energy-related programs?
Less than 3 years
3-5 years
5 or more years
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Do you have specific training in coordinating energy management programs?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience with energy management software?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have developing and presenting information, such as environmental data, policy recommendations, technology options, and other information to stakeholders?
Less than 3 years
3-5 years
5 or more years
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Which computer programs are you efficient in using? (select all that apply)
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Teams
MS PowerPoint
None of the above
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Describe your experience with Federal, State and/or local energy programs, activities and/or grants. If no experience, type "n/a".
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Describe your project coordination skills used in the past. If no experience, type "n/a".
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Describe your experience working in racial justice or equity spaces. If no experience, type "n/a".
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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