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The Role:\nWe are seeking to fill a Project Manager to join our School Bus Team and support the administration of the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project-a $500 million initiative that will be implemented over the next several years.\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in the implementation of the ZESBI Incentive Project, supporting efforts under the School Bus Programs Initiative and Market Acceleration activities, as well as engaging with key external stakeholders; including the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nSupport School Bus Team to implement Electric School Bus Incentive Projects. \nBe the liaison and first point of contact for incentive processing team. \nBe first point of contact for technical elements of the project including data collection, managing lists of approved products and approved vendors. \nProvide exceptional customer service to zero-emission school bus incentive project applicants while explaining complex processes and requirements. \nUnder direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, support cross-team functionality to administer a seamless joint application (infrastructure and vehicles) process from start to finish. \nSupport synergies between internal school bus and infrastructure funding mechanisms, particularly Standard HVIP, ZESBI, the HVIP Public School Bus Set Aside, and EnergIIZE, in order to articulate a seamless end-user experience for school districts and stakeholders. \nSupport infrastructure and school bus stakeholder industry engagement as it relates to the above synergies and industry momentum more broadly. \nWork with internal Salesforce team to administer and implement the ZESBI incentive processing portal for applicants and incentive recipients. \nWork with internal Incentive Processing team to properly process applications, reimbursements, troubleshoot portal issues, etc. \nWork with other teams and departments within the organization to provide assistance to zero emission school bus applicants/incentive recipients and help projects succeed. \nUnder direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, work with state agencies, industry stakeholders, and the above-mentioned team members to execute incentive design, stakeholder engagement, participation and policy implementation, and end-user experience. \nMonitor applications, incentive agreements, reimbursements, and other documentation \nSupport the development of project SOPs and internal controls for these deliverables, under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager. \nUnder direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, support with client contract schedules, contract deliverables, etc.\nLeverage expertise to further our reputation in the zero-emission school bus and infrastructure industries.\nQualifications:\nExperience and Knowledge:\nYears of experience: 3-5 years \nCalifornia or national school bus and/or infrastructure industry knowledge \n2-3 years of project management experience \nProven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear understandable language for stakeholders and other interested parties \nExcellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as ability to communicate via presentations and written deliverables \nStrong ability to meet or exceed deadlines and able to work with minimal supervision \nBachelors Degree in Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental or other related fields or analogous experience \nAbility to gather and analyze information and problem solve to propose a solution \nDemonstrated experience using computer applications, including MS Suite, CRM, etc. \nExperience working on projects that require a high refinement of detail. \nExperience using both written and verbal means to communicate with other agencies, stakeholders, industry, and the general public. \nAbility to 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