SOLAR ACCESS & RESILIENCE PROGRAM MANAGER
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
Grade: 01
This posting will remain open until filled
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
The Solar Access & Resilience Program Manager shall:
• Ensure all program objectives, timelines, evaluations, and reporting are achieved as they relate to the neighborhood solar program and the solar-plus-storage resilience pilot program
• Address and mitigate barriers to participation in neighborhood solar and solar+storage projects for low-income and disadvantaged communities
• Identify and implement ways to leverage public and private capital to maximize the impact of the neighborhood solar program and the solar-plus-storage pilot program
• Ensure program funds are stacked and braided with other potential incentives and smoothly integrated with broader program delivery systems
• Work with Justice40 communities to develop neighborhood solar project Request for Proposals
• This position will report directly to the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency Director
• Understanding of applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to grants and grants management procedures
• 5+ years in solar project development and federal program management and/or federal project leadership required
• Ability to work in diverse political and cultural environments
• Expertise in budget management and contract negotiation
• Strategic vision development and operational excellence
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• BA/BS degree in a relevant field
Desirable Qualifications: |
• Experience in engaging with communities historically underrepresented or underserved in the energy sector
• Experience in the energy sector, especially with utilities, renewable energy, or government contracts
• Knowledge of the solar industry, including market trends and technologies
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
Examples of Related Degrees: |
• Economics, political science, public policy, public administration, business, planning, or other social sciences
Pre-Employment Requirements: |
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record; Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and operate a motor vehicle
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance