Energy Program Administrator

Qualifications

Energy Program Administrator

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur in three weeks on June 4, 2026.

Pay Grade: 114

Annual Salary Range: $76,800 - $113,200

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Transportation & Sustainability / Sustainability

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902458

DESCRIPTION

Supervises clean energy, electrification and energy efficiency projects and programming. Oversees contracts and agreements for renewable energy projects on City properties. Works with Facilities Maintenance staff, consultants, and local utilities to reduce energy use in city buildings and develop programs or policies that the Citys Community Carbon Neutrality goals.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, implement, and manage energy programs and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the Citys renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals.
• Collaborate with regional and state stakeholders and partners to advance energy policies and programs that increase renewable energy options and lower household energy burdens.
• Oversee energy related capital improvement program funds and operating budgets; manages renewable energy projects on City properties; and administers federal, state, and private funding and/or grants for energy related programs and projects.
• Collaborates with Facilities Maintenance staff, consultants, and local utilities to reduce energy use in City buildings and facilities through audits, retrofits, and upgrades to lighting, HVAC and controls.
• Coordinates the installation and maintenance of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Presents renewable energy program updates to the City Council and the Sustainability and Resilience Commission. Coordinates with sustainability staff on capital budgets and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise assigned employees including selection, training, coaching and performance management.
• Manages data and annual reporting of greenhouse gases emissions inventories to Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in clean energy, energy efficiency, utility program administration, green construction codes or projects, program / policy development, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicants full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Public Administration or Public Policy, Environmental Science or related field.

The term equivalent means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelors degree).

Professional Licensures and Certifications

• Valid drivers license required.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building Plans Examiner (B3) Certification is preferred.
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 90.1) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors Association (TSA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.