The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Supervisor, Carbon Neutrality Programs with our Energy and Eco Strategies Department, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $89,500. - $109,200.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the development, oversight, and administration of the utility’s Carbon Neutrality Programs, such as energy waste reduction, demand response, electric vehicle, and renewable energy programs. Supervises a team, undertakes planning, and provides direct supervision to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal Law. Provides technical and strategic support for the BWL’s energy program initiatives and works collaboratively with other departments. Reports to Manager of Energy Planning & Decarbonization.
Essential Functions:
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to effectively interviewing, hiring, terminating, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and counseling employees; address complaints and resolving problems; supporting and encouraging the engagement process.
- Provide management, implementation, and promotion of BWL’s carbon neutrality programs.
- Assures compliance with applicable legislation and implements new or amended regulations, as necessary.
- Ensures programs and services are aligned with strategic objectives of BWL.
- Supports and monitors the fiscal year budgets of the department and the budget of the programs.
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains records to document activities, recommend action and prepare reports for BWL leadership and the public.
- Administers contracts and agreements with contractors in support of program goals.
- Monitors the effectiveness of programs and services after implementation and make effective recommendations for program design changes.
- May represent the BWL in public forums, including speaking on behalf of the BWL’s carbon neutrality programs.
- Collaborating with third parties, including external stakeholders, on carbon neutrality programs.
- Collaborate with other BWL departments.
- Stay current with industry trends and incorporate into departmental capabilities where cost effective and appropriate to increase customer satisfaction.
- Follows and administers department procedures.
- Provides support to efforts related to environmental compliance, sustainability, operations, and customer service areas of the company as needed.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, science, environment, or equivalent field with relevant course work.
- Required Qualifications 5+ years of relevant utility experience, inclusive of professional level business functions exhibiting a progressive work history and supervision.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Experience with managing public facing projects and/or programs.
- Familiarity with the economic and financial drivers of the utility industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven abilities to cohesively defend or justify recommendations.
- Ability to work professionally with individuals at all levels of the BWL and with outside consultants.
- Understand and follow BWL’s established standard procedures for file structure and documents.
- Become familiar with contracts, agreements, plans, specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to customers, clients, coworkers, government entities and the public. Public involvement may include producing reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material as well as occasional speaking or meeting with stakeholders.
- Ability to display tact and professionalism at all times.
Preferred:
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Previous experience with direct oversight of contractors, consultants, and/or partnerships.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
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