Remote, however the position is expected to be located in NYS
5% travel required for this position
Contractor must have PC, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available for assignment while
LinkedIn and three Reference needed
General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience
3-6 years experience
Tasks
Lead and support the technical assistance intake and application process for school bus fleet operators
Review and approve applications including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for technical assistance
Support and manage all aspects of technical assistance projects including technical review (specifically on validity of route analysis, charging plan development, and site planning), client engagement, and progress/budget tracking
Engage with utilities to ensure that school districts and bus fleet operators are engaging with the utilities as needed and required by project SOWs
Support broad engagement with schools and school bus fleets to inform them about the opportunities for school bus electrification
Track, document, and report-out on projects as-needed, including number of districts, stage of projects, number of vehicles, progress on utility engagement
PROJECT MANAGER
Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge
Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area.
Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues
Strong project management skills to be able to oversee many projects at the same time.
Ability to competently and confidently interact with outside stakeholders, including fleets, school districts and school bus operators, consultants, charging station hosts, and utilities.
Ability to learn systems quickly.
Ability to stay organized and follow/set processes for managing many projects is essential.
Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner.
Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas.
Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts.
Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.