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Energy Transition Project Manager responsible for translating goals into actionable projects. Leading project staff and advising the Executive Board and Council. Higher professional education (HBO+) working and thinking level and experience with project-based work; contribution to a climate-neutral Heerenveen.
Municipality of Heerenveen
Heerenveen
82.205
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Description

Project Leader Energy Transition within the Sustainability team, part of the Living Environment Domain.

You are working on the energy transition with the goal of a climate-neutral Heerenveen by 2050, focusing on, among other things, a fossil-free built environment, future-proof charging infrastructure, and a smarter, stronger energy system.

Job requirements

  • HBO+ working and thinking level and seniority.
  • Experience with project-based work and realizing plans.
  • Experience can vary: working within a municipal context (administrative sensitivity, instruments such as subsidies), solar and wind energy projects, the social domain (energy poverty), or collaboration with companies.
  • Ability to easily switch between different parties and take decision-making into account regarding approach and timing.
  • Clear and steadfast communication: making agreements, holding people accountable, and ensuring progress.
  • Required statement: positive Certificate of Conduct (VOG) upon commencement of employment.

Tasks

  • Translating ambitious goals into a clear project approach and executing it.
  • Providing substantive leadership to project staff.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external partners.
  • Advising and liaising with the Alderman for Energy Transition, the Municipal Executive, and the Municipal Council.
  • Working on themes such as energy conservation, insulation, and energy poverty; fossil-free mobility and charging infrastructure; energy generation (solar and wind) and storage; heat networks; and grid congestion.

Working conditions

  • Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17,05% of the gross salary, with which you put together part of the employment conditions yourself.
  • Travel allowance €0,23 per kilometer, maximum 60 kilometers per day.
  • Work-from-home allowance: €3,25 per day that you work from home.
  • Statutory leave 144 hours per calendar year and 57,6 hours of non-statutory leave (based on 36 hours per week); non-statutory leave can be converted into leave accrual.
  • Pension accrual through the ABP.
  • Flexible working method: you choose when, where, and how you do your work (hybrid).
  • Alignment with a good collective labor agreement.

Description of the organisation

The Municipality of Heerenveen is working on a smart, strong, and future-proof energy system and has several positions open within this theme.

Heerenveen is the sports capital of the north and a dynamic, enterprising municipality with more than 50.000 inhabitants, 21 villages, and a strong local economy.

Diversity and inclusion are important; everyone is invited to apply, regardless of origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

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Skills suitable for this job type

educational science
economy
political science and social studies
sociology and cultural studies
journalism and reporting
interdisciplinary programmes and qualifications covering social sciences, journalism and information sciences
finance, banking and insurance
management and governance
marketing and advertising
wholesale and retail trade
professional skills
Law
environmental sciences
earth sciences
environmental protection technology
electricity and energy
mining and extraction
industry and processing, not elsewhere classified
architecture and urban planning
agriculture and livestock farming
medicine
social work and counseling
travel, tourism and leisure
health and safety at work
transport services
using foreign languages
advising on environmental issues
maintaining operational data
promoting individual and community interests
advise and consult
monitoring operational activities
developing disaster and emergency plans
supervise, direct and coordinate projects
managing budgets and finances
preparing documentation for contracts, applications and permits
leadership skills
analyzing and evaluating information and data
collecting information from physical and electronic sources
helping people access services
managing information
ensuring compliance with legislation
developing financial, business and marketing plans
assessing land and real estate
check, inspect and test
compliance with health and safety procedures
monitoring financial and economic resources and activities
advise on products and services
technical or academic writing
developing goals and strategies
performing risk analysis and management
conduct scientific or market research
comply with operational procedures
compliance with environmental protection laws and standards
supervising operational activities
developing professional relationships and networks
develop policy and legislation
conducting studies and research
performing general administrative tasks
collaborate with others
documenting technical designs, procedures, problems and activities
mediate and resolve disputes
communicating with colleagues and customers
implementing new procedures and processes
developing solutions
collaborate and maintain contacts
lead and motivate
estimating required resources
recording of legal information
analyzing scientific and medical data
develop operational policies and procedures
providing medical advice
teaching and training
presenting general information
planning events and programs
designing educational and promotional materials
checking environmental conditions
analyzing financial and economic data
developing health programs
monitoring developments within the field
working in teams
analyzing business activities
promoting products, services and programs
advise on legal matters, legislation and regulations and procedural matters
evaluating systems, programs, equipment and products
identifying and monitoring physical resources
Project planning
Decision
Structuring
Project-based work
Subsidy schemes
To advise
Translation work
Project strategies
To lead
Create support
Social domain
Grant applications
Heat networks
Energy transition
Energy saving
Organizational skills
Wind energy
Sustainability
Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

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