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ufeff Conservation Program Manager Salary $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Annually Location Tacoma, WA Job Type Non-Classified Job Number P1410-26 Department Power Division Power Management Opening Date 02/18/2026 Closing Date 3/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Tacoma Power is looking for a Program Manager to join their Power Management team. In this role you will work directly with customers and trade allies to scope and implement lighting conservation projects with commercial and industrial business customers. As a successful candidate, you will have strong technical knowledge of legacy technologies, LED lighting, lighting controls, and lighting systems. You will also have experience managing energy efficiency lighting projects or programs, such as Tacoma Poweru2019s Bright Rebate program (, from inception to completion. With lighting market conditions changing, you will need to have a strong technical knowledge base in energy conservation techniques and lighting technologies to develop and launch programs and/or pilots for commercial and industrial customers. This role is a term-limited position proposed for 3 years and will be able to work virtually for 2 days a week and will be in-office or in the field for the remaining 3 days Responsibilities Include: + Implement complex lighting solutions and controls, in challenging lighting environments. + Oversee customer efficiency projects to ensure they are completed in compliance with program requirements. + Meet with customers who are interested in improving overall building energy efficiency to evaluate occupant energy use. + Perform building audits and bill analysis in response to Commercial and Industrial (C/I) customer inquiries, making efficiency and conservation recommendations where applicable. + Market and promote energy saving programs to C/I customers by preparing cash flow analyses, return on investments, and life cycle cost analyses. + Monitor project progress in relation to annual budget goals. + Inspect and approve lighting and other conservation projects as assigned. + Assess market conditions and recommend potential program or pilot offerings. + Research program offerings of other utilities through networking, internet research and workgroup meetings. + Drive new program development and provide needed information to gain needed approvals. + Establish cross-functional teams of subject matter experts (SME) and stakeholders, with the assistance of supervisors and managers. + Coordinate the work of internal and external SMEs/stakeholders in program/pilot development. + Preparation of program development and program workflow documents. + Read, interpret and apply contract provisions, energy services technical specifications and federal program requirements as related to the development of new incentive programs. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or directly related field Minimum Experience 4 years of experience in energy conservation or energy efficiency programs Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis Selection Process & Supplemental Information A Commitment to Equity & Diversity At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table. Tacoma Power Tacoma Power ( is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum. With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: Apply All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position. Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check. Compensation & Benefits Pay Details: Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Employee Benefits City of Tacoma ( Get Assistance For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. Communication with the City of Tacoma We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or directly related field? Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis + Yes + No 02 Do you have 4 years of experience in energy conservation or energy efficiency programs? Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis + Yes + No 03 In 200 words or less, please describe a lighting project where you worked with multiple stakeholders. How did you ensure excellent customer service and effective communication throughout? Please include N/A if not applicable. 04 In 200 words or less, please describe what you see as the next major innovation in lighting or conservation programs, and how market changes and emerging technologies influence it? Please include N/A is not applicable. 05 One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people. 06 Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. + Job Interest Card notification + Professional organization + Military organization + City of Tacoma employee + Online job board posting + Word of mouth + LinkedIn + Indeed + Facebook + Instagram + Careers in Government + Government Jobs + Outreach Event + National Diversity Network + African American Job Network + Asian Job Network + Disability Job Network + Latino Job Network + Retirement Job Network + LGBT Job Network + Veteran Job Network + (NEEC) Northwest Energy Efficiency Council + Trade Ally Network Northwest 07 Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings. 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