MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY (EV CHARGING)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

To manage activities associated with energy conservation and efficiency, sustainable construction, and operations management programs, including plan development; program implementation, monitoring, assessment and mitigation; administrative operations; and budget development and monitoring as identified in the 2025 Metro Energy Management Plan in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 12/29/ 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Works in concert with management to implement specific projects and programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local sustainability statutes, regulations, and guidelines
  
• Drives innovation related to energy resiliency, climate change, and compliance programs, projects, and activities.
  
• Serves as a liaison and focal point with regulatory agencies, Metro staff, public entities, business units, and other stakeholders to advance Metro's climate change management and sustainability priorities
  
• Coordinate with multiple interest groups associated with clean fuel and vehicle standards; sustainable infrastructure organizations and industry; utility and energy conservation providers and agencies; and recycling and re-use organizations to effectively oversee agency-wide efforts to promote Metro's initiatives in environmental quality improvement, energy-efficiency, and other sustainability development goals
  
• Collaborate with key state agencies, industry sectors, business groups, academic institutions, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders to design sustainability programs
  
• Works with appropriate Metro departments in implementing sustainability programs, including providing technical guidance, identifying opportunities, forecasting Metro needs, developing feasibility and cost analysis, and formulating program guidelines
  
• Creates and implements appropriate procedures, work plans, and budgets; monitors budget and analyzes budget variances
  
• Prepares sustainability related reports mandated by California Air Resources Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Transportation Commission, California Energy Commission, and other similar agencies
  
• Participates in statewide and local task forces, committees, panels, and peer groups on issues related to sustainability
  
• Ensures that sustainability efforts are incorporated into the decision-making process during the design, construction, and/or acquisition of Metro buildings, facilities, and transportation systems.
  
• Acts as Metro's point of contact and clearinghouse on sustainability for 88 cities, Los Angeles County and 20 special districts
  
• Represents the department and Authority before regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and at other meetings
  
• Prepares and presents reports to management, the Metro Board, outside agencies, and the public
  
• Keeps current on laws, regulations, and rules concerning sustainability developments
  
• Oversees, monitors, and adheres to department budget, goals, and schedules which complies to agency-wide fiscal responsibility
  
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Policy, Energy, Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, or other related field; Master's degree in a related field preferred
  

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in energy/climate change or related sustainability programs
  

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• LEED® Accredited Professional or equivalent with commissioning experience preferred
  
• Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
  
• On occasion, may be required to work on weekends or at night
  
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience applying energy management and transportation-related policies, rules, regulations and statutes to support effective energy use and climate-impact reduction strategies
• Experience using Energy Systems Integration towards transportation system resiliency and sustainability
• Experience managing projects and program management, metrics development, tracking and improvement
• Experience developing and implementing energy management programs and projects such as, increased operational efficiency, sustainability, and energy resiliency
• Experience working in a very complex environment requiring the ability to listen and consolidate variable stakeholder opinions, ideas and work through an Energy Management System framework towards fulfillment of agency goals, objectives, and fulfillment of metrics

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks):

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing mass transportation in relation to sustainability and climate change
  
• Theories, principles, and practices of the sustainability industry including experience in implementing energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy projects and programs and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) or equivalent guidelines
  
• Federal, State, and Local statute, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to climate change and sustainability-related incentive programs
  
• Contract and project management practices
  
• Modern management and sustainable procurement theory
  

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things):

• Preparing sustainability related reports, research, analysis, and recommendations
  
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting complex data related to sustainability
  
• Establishing and implementing strategies and guidelines related to sustainability
  
• Exercising sound judgement and creative decision making
  
• Negotiating and managing contracts
  
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
  
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
  
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
  

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result):

• Conduct economic and technical analyses using sustainability principles such as the LEED® guidelines, AB 32, and other climate and sustainability strategies and programs, legislative proposals, and other related policy documents
  
• Research issues, conduct analysis, and provide analytical results in written reports, memos, and other correspondence related to sustainability
  
• Plan, organize, and direct the work activities related to sustainability and energy needs at Metro.
  
• Work effectively and collegially with all levels of internal and external staff to develop and maintain a strong stakeholder relationships
  
• Manage a range of complex sustainability projects and activities with overlapping and demanding deadlines in a variety of different forums with a diverse group of stakeholders
  
• Manage contracts and contractors
  
• Mediate and negotiate
  
• Represent Metro before the public including providing presentations on a range of sustainability related topics
  
• Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate outcome
  
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
  
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
  
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
  
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
  
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
  
• High noise environment
  
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
  
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
  

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
  
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
  
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
  
• Standing
  
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
  
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
  
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
  

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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