Supervisor, Carbon Neutrality Programs

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $114,700.00

Position Summary

Responsible for administering and evaluating the success of the BWL’s Carbon Neutrality Programs, including Energy Waste Reduction, Renewable Energy, Demand Response, and/or Electric Vehicle Programs. This includes program design, development, daily administration, public education and outreach, analysis of data, and reporting of program metrics. This position interacts with multiple BWL departments, external contractors, customers, and the greater Lansing community to ensure the success of program delivery and participation and support the utility’s carbon neutrality goals.

Essential Functions

- Administer BWL customer-oriented carbon neutrality programs including energy waste reduction, customer owned renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other programs.

- Oversee daily operations of BWL’s customer oriented renewable and carbon-based programs.

- Oversee evaluation processes associated with the success of programs such as energy waste reduction, distributed generation, customer rebates and incentives, and other carbon neutrality related programs.

- Attend public meetings and make public presentations to promote regarding BWL’s carbon neutrality programs.

- Collaborate with trade allies, outside contractors and community groups, and oversee outreach coordination to promote BWL carbon neutrality programs.

- Develop and execute marketing tactics and networking strategies to promote Carbon Neutrality programs and initiatives.

- Develop, maintain, and report statistics that measure the performance for the company carbon neutrality and clean energy goals, including state and federal reporting requirements and requests.

- Support the strategic objectives of BWL through data analysis and reporting when requested, such as for integrated resource planning.

- Keep abreast of new regulations, technological developments, programs, and grant and funding sources in areas of responsibility, and communicate information effectively internal and external to the company

- Maintain budget and quarterly variance reports and reports to company leadership as requested.

- Develop materials for and participate in request for proposals (RFPs) for outside contractors, vendors, and services

- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.

- Attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.

- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.

- Reliable and predictable attendance.

- Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required

Job Specifications:

- This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Economics, Energy Industry Program Administration, Environmental Sciences or related energy field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- This position requires a minimum of eight to fifteen years professional experience in related field.

- In depth knowledge of renewable energy generators and different types of electrical equipment and appliances used by industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Knowledge of public, customer facing programs such as energy efficiency, electric vehicles, customer owned renewable energy, or other carbon related programs

- Ability to meet with the public and give presentations on behalf of Department programs.

- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements of pertinent local, state, or federal mandates.

- Experience administering and growing customer programs such as Energy Waste

- Reduction, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicle or Demand Response Programs for a range of customers, vulnerable populations to large industries.

- Experience designing and administering renewable energy programs including net metering, community solar, electric vehicle, and demand response.

- The following competencies are important for success in this position: written and oral communication, data management, results driven, internal controls/integrity, customer service orientation, business acumen and safety consciousness.

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

- Must have valid MI driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

- Experience working for an electric utility.

- Energy Auditing.

- Certified Energy Manager.

- Understanding of government, nonprofit organizations, and business-management decision making practices.

- Budgeting and/or financial management.

- Familiarity with BWL customer base and service area.

- Customer Facing Program Development

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.

Frequently required to sit, talk, hear and listen. Good vision required to read and interpret documents. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with employees, management, other departments, customers, and outside agencies. Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed, and written sources. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds. Frequently required to drive to off-site locations. Must wear required personal protective equipment. Required to participate in some evening and weekend events. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time. Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.

Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.

Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.

Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.

Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

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 lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER