Energy Program Administrator- Mayor's Office of Children & Family Success

Salary Range: $85,660.00 - $136,935.00 Annually

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The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

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Job Summary:

An Energy Program Administrator manages and oversees the Office of Home Energy Program for Baltimore City. An Energy Program Administrator, plans, develops and coordinates the implementation of an energy assistance program that provides grants to low-income citizens. Work of this class involves supervising energy assistance program operations, processing, monitoring and clerical personnel.

Incumbents receive managerial direction from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek where evening and week-end hours may be required.. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:                            

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have four years of experience in managing or overseeing a human, social services or community affairs; program or department, including two years of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have a master’s degree and two years of experience in managing or overseeing human or social services or community affairs; program or department. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: N/A.

*APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of regulations and policies for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administration and program management.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of housing energy conservation.

• Knowledge of community service organizations and their functions.

• Knowledge of public relations techniques.

• Ability to prepare and implement a budget.

• Ability to administer a housing energy assistance and conservation social service program.

• Ability to schedule and coordinate work effectively and shift priorities in order to meet deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate programs and recommend policies, goals and objectives.

• Ability to compile and write energy assistance program reports and energy assistance and conservation grant proposals.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, state and local governmental agencies and officials and the general public.

• Administrative ability.

• Supervisory ability.

Background Check                                      

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.    

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.                            

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern

If you have any questions please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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