Project Manager II, Electric School Bus Incentives at CALSTART in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

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About Us:


CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.


For over 30 years, it's been CALSTART's mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.



About The Role:


CALSTART is looking for a Project Manager to join our School Bus Team and support the Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project. The ZESBI Incentive Project pairs zero-emission school bus vehicle incentives with charging infrastructure incentives for Local Educational Agencies in the State of California. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the development and implementation of the ZESBI Incentive Project, with a primary focus on the infrastructure related portion of this incentive project. This role will be remote based and reporting to a Lead Project Manager for ZESBI.



What You'll Do:

• Support the design and implementation of the ZESBI Incentive Project under the direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager


• Collaborate with CEC, CARB, industry stakeholders, and team members to execute incentive design, stakeholder engagement, participation and policy implementation, and end-user experience


• Support internal cross-team functionality to roll out a seamless joint application process from start to finish (infrastructure and vehicles)


• Collaborate with CEC, CARB and internal teams to design and implement the ZESBI Incentive Project application processing portal, inter-agency dashboard and website(s)


• Support the design and implementation of programmatic data collection plans focused on electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and zero-emission school buses


• Collaborate with internal Incentive Processing Team to process applications, troubleshoot portal issues, etc.


• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations concerning EV infrastructure and zero-emission school buses


• Monitor applications, incentive agreements, redemptions, and other documentation including developing SOP's and internal controls for these deliverables


• Support infrastructure and school bus stakeholder industry engagement as it relates to the above synergies and industry momentum more broadly

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• California or national school bus and/or infrastructure industry knowledge


• 2-3 years of project management experience


• 2-3 years of working with potential "customers" and moving them from a pipeline or funnel


• Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear understandable language for stakeholders and other interested parties


• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as ability to communicate via presentations and written deliverables


• Strong ability to meet or exceed deadlines and able to work with minimal supervision


• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental or other related fields or analogous experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Intended to be desired, but not mandatory experiences or skills


• One year of experience with writing grant applications, preferably for transit-related and/or infrastructure related projects


• Experience planning and/or deploying zero-emission buses and/or supporting infrastructure


• Knowledge of the advanced transportation industry, zero-emission vehicles and supporting technology


• Experience using SalesForce platform

$72,000 - $85,760 a year


CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $72,000 - $85,760. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job


We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.


We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!


We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!


Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Now