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Energy & Climate Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Program Manager I, Grade 23)
Salary
$78,929.00 - $126,097.00 Annually
Location
2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00534
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
DEP 80 Building and Transportation Programs
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 - $115,007, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery Countys air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Energy, Climate, and Compliance Division (ECCD) in DEP is responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainability policies and initiatives that support Montgomery County's goal to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase the use of renewable energy while ensuring that under-served communities that feel the impacts of climate change more acutely are considered in all aspects of the division's work.
DEP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Energy and Climate Stakeholder Engagement Program Manager (Program Manager I) to work on key programs related to energy use in commercial and multifamily buildings and zero-emission vehicles. Work primarily consists of engaging and coordinating with a wide variety of stakeholders (from building/business owners to industry groups to advocacy groups) on energy programs through trainings, meetings, developing outreach materials, and maintaining partnerships. This position also supports managers and supervisors with research and facilitating recommendations and innovative strategies to address and correct County climate and energy issues by providing background information and data to appropriate public and private groups.
The ideal and successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:
What Youll Be Doing
The Energy and Climate Stakeholder Engagement Program Manager position will be responsible for the implementation of a variety of energy, climate, and other sustainability policies and initiatives consistent with the goals of Montgomery County to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy performance of the built environment, and shift towards zero-emission vehicle use.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
While the position primarily involves sedentary work performed in an office environment, some work will involve physical effort such as working outdoors in all types of weather (e.g., tabling at rain-or-shine outdoor events) and independently moving and using equipment and program materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
This position requires work schedule flexibility to meet program and stakeholder needs. Evening and weekend work will be required for events, outreach activities, and stakeholder meetings. Candidates must be able to adjust their schedule as needed to support community engagement across Montgomery County.
This position requires possession and maintenance of a valid drivers license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend outreach meetings, activities, and events, and transport materials and perform other duties in support of outreach efforts to a variety of communities throughout Montgomery County.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified time frame.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Considerable (3 years) of professional experience in a program/specialization area directly related to communications, outreach, and stakeholder management in the energy, building, electric vehicles, sustainability, environmental, environmental justice, or related fields.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence.
Medical Exam: Medical History Review - This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess the candidate's ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Financial Disclosure Statement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement upon hire and annually thereafter. All statements are publicly available.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated as "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of professional experience do you have in a program or specialization area directly related to communications, outreach, and stakeholder management in the energy, building, electric vehicle, sustainability, environmental, environmental justice, or related fields?
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Do you possess and maintain a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence?
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Are you able to drive a County vehicle to attend outreach meetings, activities, and events; transport materials; and perform other duties in support of outreach efforts across various communities throughout Montgomery County?
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Please describe your experience planning and coordinating educational conferences, trainings, or other events for 50-100+ attendees. Include your role and key responsibilities. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
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Please describe your experience building relationships and working with local governments, community-based organizations, and diverse stakeholders, including property owners/managers, real estate agents, residents, policymakers, and other partners. Include an example of managing differing perspectives or priorities. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A. If no, please state not applicable.
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Please describe your experience developing and delivering training on complex programs, policies, regulations, or requirements, and facilitating large meetings or group discussions. Include the topic, audience or group size, and your role. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
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Are you able to meet the flexible schedule requirements of this position, including evening and weekend work as needed to support outreach events, stakeholder engagement, and community meetings?
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Are you able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and independently move and use equipment and program materials weighing up to 60 pounds?
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000