SOLAR ACCESS & RESILIENCE PROGRAM MANAGER

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Work type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Program Management

ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Solar for All Arizonans (SFA AZ) is a transformational opportunity for the State of Arizona to bring the benefits of the state’s abundant solar resources to the state’s low-income and disadvantaged communities. Arizona is one of the sunniest states, with one of the nation’s fastest growing solar markets. Yet the benefits of solar markets are not currently distributed fairly across Arizona’s diverse communities. This program will provide more than $150M in EPA investments to bring extensive benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities through innovative solar deployments and long-term changes to solar markets.

Solar for All Arizonans will deploy approximately 61 MW of additional new solar dedicated to supporting low-income and CEJST designated disadvantaged communities, as designated under the EPA Solar-for-All definition. This initiative will use three strategies to expand innovative market mechanisms that support deployment of solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities: (1) expand rooftop solar ownership, (2) create for the first time a collective neighborhood solar program, and (3) pilot a solar-plus-storage resilience program.

This position is dependent on a federally funded grant which expires in April, 2029.

SOLAR ACCESS & RESILIENCE PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Location:

1700 West Washington

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits:

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

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance

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