Nature of Work

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The purpose of this job is to provide professional level administrative support services to a department head or other administrative position. Manages assigned projects. Work as staff liaison to the various departmental divisions and programs and outside agencies; may act as staff liaison with the media. In some instances, this position will have supervisory responsibility.

*Essential Duties & Responsibilities *

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Oversees and coordinates the activities of special programs such as cable television, intergovernmental relations, and automated systems and the like
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of executive policies, initiatives, and budgetary matters; meets with department heads and other city staff; provides follow through action on initiatives; serves as liaison with assigned departments and agencies
• Assists in overall strategic planning for the city; coordinates interdepartmental projects; provides analyses and options for program changes
• Provides funding source research
• Researches grant opportunities, acquires grant funds and manages awarded grants
• Develops various information to assist the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or departmental directors; provides analyses of budget and policy issues and explanatory materials; assists in presenting matters to the City Commission
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens; responds to media inquiries; prepares statements and informational materials for the media; coordinates ongoing public information programs; assists departments in the preparation and presentation of public information
• Represents department heads, Assistant City Manager or City Manager's Office in meetings with various individuals and groups, including citizens, commission members, other governmental officials, representatives from various organizations and associations
• Conducts analytical studies, organizational studies, and special research and other projects at the direction of the City Manager or Assistant City Manager; prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work
• Performs related work as required 

**Specific Functions of the Energy and Carbon Specialist

**This position will be working in the City of Grand Rapids' Office of Sustainability.

•  ENERGY / CARBON PERFORMANCE TRACKING & ANALYSIS 
• IDENTIFY & IMPLEMENT CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGIES 
• SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES 
• ENERGY/EMISSIONS LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS 
• CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAMS & POLICIES FOR THE COMMUNITY 
• RESEARCH & BENCHMARKING 

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Government or a related field

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• At least two (2) to four (4) years of progressively responsible related work experience

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• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

*Preferred Education and Experience *

Master's degree in energy, sustainability or a related