Project Manager II, Electric Bus Programs

Provide exceptional customer service to zero-emission school bus incentive project applicants while explaining complex processes and requirements.

Under 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.

Support 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.

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

Work with internal Salesforce team to administer and implement the ZESBI incentive processing portal for applicants and incentive recipients.

Work with internal Incentive Processing team to properly process applications, reimbursements, troubleshoot portal issues, etc.

Work with other teams and departments within CALSTART to provide assistance to zero emission school bus applicants/incentive recipients and help projects succeed.

Under 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.

Monitor applications, incentive agreements, reimbursements, and other documentation

Support the development of project SOPs and internal controls for these deliverables, under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager.

Under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, support with client contract schedules, contract deliverables, etc.

Leverage expertise to further CALSTART’s reputation in the zero-emission school bus and infrastructure industries.

Years of experience: 3-5 years

California or national school bus and/or infrastructure industry knowledge

2-3 years of project management experience

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

Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental or other related fields or analogous experience

Ability to gather and analyze information and problem solve to propose a solution

Demonstrated experience using computer applications, including MS Suite, CRM, etc.

Experience working on projects that require a high refinement of detail.

Experience using both written and verbal means to communicate with other agencies, stakeholders, industry, and the general public.

Ability to engage with varied audiences.

Experience establishing priorities and balance multiple activities to meet rigorous deadlines.

Two years of experience with designing grant applications, preferably for zero-emission school bus and/or infrastructure related projects.

Processing applications and/or reimbursements for zero-emission incentive projects and/or experience with Salesforce.

Experience with planning and/or deploying zero-emission school buses and/or supporting infrastructure.

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