**[INTRODUCTION]{.underline}**

The mission of the Clean Cities Program is to advance the nation\'s
economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local
decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of
petroleum consumption.

![](media/image1.png){width="3.875in"
height="2.8520833333333333in"}Clean Cities has put close to 1 million
alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) on the road and displaced approximately
1 billion gallons of gasoline through its nationwide network of nearly
90 volunteer coalitions and 4,800 public and private stakeholders.
Coalitions provide forums for members to leverage their resources,
develop joint projects, collaborate on public policy issues, and promote
alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), fuel blends, idle reduction, hybrids,
and fuel economy in their communities.

Clean Cities coordinators are the primary contacts for their coalitions
and serve as liaisons between coalition stakeholders and the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE).

**[PURPOSE]{.underline}**

Clean Cities Coordinators provide the support and management skills
necessary to accomplish the goals set by individual Clean Cities
Coalitions. Coordinators act as the project manager for a given
Coalition's efforts and coordinate various local events to best leverage
resources, increase the number of alternative fuel vehicles on the road,
and increase alternative fuel use to facilitate petroleum reduction. A
Coalition Coordinator develops and implements policies for achieving
various long range Coalition goals. The Coordinator builds consensus
among Coalition members to move forward on such things as grant
proposals, legislative agendas, technology evaluation, business
development, public education, and infrastructure development.
Coordinators work with State, County, and federal regulatory agencies,
interest groups (such as environmental groups), media, consultants, and
other coalitions in order to help develop policies, coordinate work,
exchange information, and represent members and the Coalition in public
and private forums.

**[COORDINATOR GOALS]{.underline}**

A.  Create and implement sustainability plan for the Coalition;

B.  Attract and maintain an active membership of local stakeholders;

C.  Team with local fleets to encourage a transition to AFVs and
    alternative fuel use, as well as participation in the Coalition;

D.  Establish and implement coalition goals and action steps in line
    with the Program mission; and

E.  Conduct education and outreach primarily to fleets and the general
    public.

**[MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}**

-   Research grant opportunities and develop Coalition grant proposals.
    Administer grants as needed.

-   Collaborate with air quality officials to create state or regional
    pollution-reduction plans that incorporate alternative fuels, AFVs,
    idle reduction technologies, fuel efficiency practices, and/or
    hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

-   Motivate coalition members to attend regular meetings, as well as
    participate in steering committees and working groups. Stakeholders
    may include City, County, State and Federal Government fleets,
    private fleets, utility fleets, businesses, trade associations,
    non-profit organizations, and schools.

-   Evaluate applicability and implications of various federal, state
    and local laws and other regulatory or policy activities on the
    Coalition's current operations and future activities. Support local,
    regulated fleets with efforts to meet EPAct AFV acquisition
    requirements.

-   Develop and/or implement a coalition-specific strategic program plan
    and work plan for accomplishing reasonable, well-supported goals.

-   Prioritize Coalition activities and establishing timelines for
    implementation. Establish work groups to share the workload, build
    support for goals, and facilitate progress.

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-   Represent the Coalition, and communicate effectively in a variety of
    public and private forums, including national conferences, meetings,
    fundraisers, dedication ceremonies, and media events.

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-   Educate the public to promote fuel efficiency practices and
    influence current driver trends.

-   Create jobs and commercial opportunities to support AFV, hybrid and
    idle reduction technologies, products, fuel production,
    infrastructure development, and service industry career
    opportunities. Secure and leverage diversified funding that creates
    jobs and commercial opportunities to support and expand local
    petroleum reduction efforts.

-   Educate stakeholders about related legislation and regulations.

-   Generate positive, frequent media coverage.

-   Meet with representatives for state, county and federal regulatory
    agencies, other divisions/departments, interest groups, consultants,
    the media and other relevant parties in order to coordinate work and
    exchange information.

-   Facilitate communications among membership. Maintain the Coalition
    web site, as well as current stakeholder mail and email distribution
    lists.

-   Organize and facilitate meetings of committees and general
    membership, including establishing agendas, distributing materials
    in preparation of the meetings, and providing event logistics such
    as meeting location, audio/visual equipment, and refreshments.

-   Provide public education, facilitate member recruitment and develop
    media contacts. Work to include the development of appropriate
    materials such as brochures and public service announcements.
    Respond to requests for information.

-   Supervise administrative staff, interns and consultants as
    appropriate.

This position requires an understanding of the National Clean Cities
Program as sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and relevant
legislation, such as the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act, which
affect the Coalition's efforts and allow the Coalition to operate.
Knowledge of federal and State grant funding and the development of
grant proposals is critical. This position requires considerable
political insight and negotiating skills to avoid alienating a diverse
group of Coalition members from the public and private sector. Strong
consensus building skills are essential.

Ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-starters, motivators,
leaders, creative, organized, and have a functional understanding of
technical issues related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel
technologies (e.g., hybrid electric vehicles, AFVs, idle reduction,
etc.). Candidates shall also have experience with the following:

-   Planning, organizing, and managing multiple priorities;

-   Developing and implementing strategic plans and programs;

-   In-depth understanding of legal and regulatory environment and
    government programs, including laws, regulatory mandates and grant
    programs;

-   Understanding of intergovernmental relations, political implications
    and barriers;

-   Working with a minimal amount of supervision;

-   Knowledge of environmental/ecological principles;

-   Preparing and managing budgets;

-   Research, evaluation and analytic skills;

-   Ability to prepare and present technical materials to a wide variety
    of audiences; and

-   Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets,
    databases and website development.