Performs administrative and professional work of a complex nature, including developing, co-leading, and supporting the identification, planning development, implementation, and deployment of incentives and electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the City of Ann Arbor. Includes starting and supporting the start-up of new projects and managing projects with significant internal and community involvement. Administers, plans, coordinates, staffs, organizes, and monitors the activities of the assigned programs. Supervises interns and temporary employees, helping them grow individually and professionally. This position is grant funded for a period of four (4) years. There is no guarantee of employment after this time period.
Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the following areas: electric vehicles, energy, sustainability, engineering, environment, planning, public policy, or related field. (three (3) additional years of experience can replace the degree requirement)
Two years of professional experience working on sustainability-related topics.
Public speaking experience; developing and delivering presentations to a diversity of audiences.
Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience working with groups of people to reach a common goal.
The City will consider an alternative combination of education and experience
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Public Policy, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Prior work experience in municipal planning and sustainability.
Experience managing the installation of EV chargers
Experience writing and reviewing Requests for Proposals
Experience working on Federal grants
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with significant Excel experience.
Strong program management and independent project management experience with an emphasis on public sector project work in the sustainability field.