DIRECTOR OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY (Program Manager Senior II)

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated leadership experience managing comprehensive energy, sustainability, or climate mitigation initiatives within a large public-sector agency or complex organization. This includes experience with setting strategy, managing program budgets, leading staff, and evaluating operations to meet statutory emissions and energy-reduction goals. Professional experience in utility management, energy contract negotiation, or power purchasing—specifically overseeing large-scale electric power acquisitions and driving transactions toward renewable/clean energy standards (e.g., transitioning portfolios to 100% clean power). Experience collaborating with high-level external stakeholders, legislative bodies, state agencies, or governing councils (such as Green Building Councils or Green Purchasing Committees) to draft executive orders, legislative impact analyses, or cross-governmental sustainability policies. Advance degree from an accredited college or university in either a technical or scientific field of study with an emphasis on sustainability, or a related field. Minimum one year of experience purchasing energy for large commercial operations. Minimum five years of experience managing sustainability programs in a large organization. Minimum five years of experience managing staff in the government sector. Ability to communicate effectively with and present to executives, staff, a variety of customers, and vendor representatives. A working understanding of Maryland’s climate laws and goals. SELECTION PROCESSIt is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process. Please note that selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS: The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes: Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions Generous paid leave that increases with years of service Paid holidays Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs Employee & employer contributory pension plan DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer