Energy Program Manager

County of Yolo, CA

$135K — $164K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Four years of progressive experience in energy and utility management.
  • Strong foundation in HVAC, boilers, lighting, electrical power distribution, and control systems.
  • Certified Energy Manager or LEED Accredited Professional preferred; can substitute for one year of experience.
  • Valid California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of energy program policies and procedures.
  • Supervise and mentor lower level staff in energy management operations.
  • Identify and recommend energy savings solutions and decarbonization measures.
  • Manage distributed generation systems and evaluate energy-intensive building operations.
  • Oversee electric vehicle charging infrastructure and demand response programs.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Salary : $135,283.20 - $164,444.80 Annually
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: M

DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Energy Program Manager at the General Services Department. The incumbent serves as the principal lead to the department regarding the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to implement the energy program. Incumbents in this class exercise direct and indirect supervision over lower level supervisory, technical, operational and/or clerical staff.

The Ideal Candidate is experienced in energy management in the public sector. This candidate will have experience with managing distributed generation systems, developing recommendations for new energy savings solutions, implementing decarbonization measures, identifying ways to operate major energy-intensive building systems more efficiently, knowledge of electric vehicle charging infrastructure management, and implementing demand response and end-use load management programs.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please review the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of energy and utility management experience.
A strong engineering foundation in HVAC, boilers, lighting, electrical power distribution, and control systems is preferred.

License and Certificates:
Certified Energy Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional from the U.S. Green Building Council are preferred and can substitute for one year of work experience.

License: This class requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process

It is recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
  • As an attachment to the online application
  • By e-mail to
  • By fax to (530) 666-8049
  • By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure

The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
  • Screening for Minimum Qualifications
  • Screening for Best Qualified
  • Department Selection Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screening
    • Department of Justice Live Scan
  • Confirmed Job Offer


Verification of Education

Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Any submitted documents will not be returned. Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ().
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
  1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
  2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.


Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to satisfactorily prove to the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities. This list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE

601 University Ave., Suite 127

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE

P.O. Box 151739

San Diego, CA 92175

(619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.

P.O. Box 18358

Anaheim, CA 92817

(714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.

409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS

EVALUATION SERVICE

P.O. Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

(310) 258-9451
Screening for Best QualifiedThe supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training.Responses must be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated by the subject matter expert(s) to determine the best qualified candidates.
Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail ator by phone at (530) 666-8055.

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