Deputy Director for Sustainability and Electric

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States Harris County Full time

**Position Description**:
**Position Overview**:

- The Deputy Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the electric vehicle strategy for Harris County and overseeing the implementation of initiatives to promote the transition to electric transportation. This position will oversee the charging needs by ensuring the EV charging infrastructure is optimized to fulfill those needs. Additionally, the deputy director must be up to date on industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements to provide accurate and current information. The role will collaborate with Harris County departments and with the Office of County Administration (OCA) internal and external Stakeholders to develop the County's commitment to sustainability practices and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

**Job Duties**:
- Leads the planning, designing, and implementation of the electric vehicle sustainability program and tracks policy development.-
- Provides direction, management, and supervision of fleet sustainability initiatives.-
- Establishes relationships with county precincts and departments.-
- Implementing technology and procedures within the Conservation business line to best serve client and customer needs and optimize work processes.-
- Liaises with the state, county, and federal regulatory agencies, interest groups, media, consultants, and other coalitions to help develop policies, coordinate work, exchange information, and represent members and the coalition in public and private forums.-
- In partnership with the Grant Writer, pursue federal and state grants that specifically cater to EV acquisition and EV charging infrastructure projects.-
- Evaluate applicability and implications of various federal, state, and local laws and other regulatory or policy activities on the coalition’s current operations and future activities.-
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to sustainability and EVs.-
- Track EV and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) policies and impact on Countywide and Fleet electrification efforts.-
- Collect and analyze data on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and EV usage to track progress towards sustainability goals.-
- Prepare reports with key findings and any provide recommendations to Upper Management and Executive level staff.-
- Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**-
**Requirements**:
**Education**:
- Bachelors in business administration, engineering, or related field.**Experience**:
- 5-10 years in transportation planning, analysis, or other relevant capacity.-
- Experience with electric vehicle charging policy, programs, or projects.-
- Experience developing complex strategic plans and policy recommendations.-
- Experience facilitating collaborative teams and negotiating strategy/policy recommendations between team members.-
- Experience creating interlocal agreements and/or developing public-private partnerships.**Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs)**:
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and drive results.-
- Demonstrated ability to research complex issues using analysis, experience, judgement, and networks and to provide recommendations. Excellent oral and written communication skills.-
- Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and projects.-
- Demonstrated success negotiating agreements with other governments or businesses.-
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively.-
- Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of policy and technical teams.-
- Comfortable presenting complex topics to executive-level staff and senior leadership.- **Automatic Disqualification**:

- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction

**Preferences**:
**Education**:
- Master's degree**Experience**:
- Experience working in Government sector.**General Information**:
**Position Type and Typical Hours of Work**:
- Full-Time -may be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.-
- Monday - Friday | 40hrs-
- Regular Full-time | Onsite Position**Location**:
- Downtown Houston**Work Environment**:
- The primary work area is a typical office environment with reasonable climate control.-
- This job operates in a professional office environment.-
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.-
- May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.**Physical Demands**:
- Light exertion
- must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. and/or m

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