APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize how your education and experience has prepared you to be an Energy Efficiency Advisor. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for April 17.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The starting salary range for this position is $90,080 - $112,600 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $135,120 annualized.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Energy Efficiency Advisor Residential & Commercia
Overview
The Energy Efficiency Advisor designs and manages energy efficiency, demand-side management, and demand response programs for residential and commercial customers within the District's service territory. Key responsibilities include day-to-day customer management, monitoring, and reporting of financial and energy savings, and contributing to the development of both short- and long-term energy efficiency and demand-side management plans.
This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly within the political and environmental sectors. The Advisor also supports the District's renewable and alternative energy programs (e.g., SNAP) and other distributed energy initiatives.
Additionally, the position is responsible for managing CETA-related programs focused on implementing energy efficiency improvements in the homes of income-qualified customers.
Responsibilities
-Manages vendors and contracts.
-Provides exceptional customer service assisting customers in selecting appropriate technologies or activities, preparing incentive or rebate materials, and providing technical support.
-Performs analysis and research to recommend effective District energy efficiency measures, technologies and activities designed to meet regulatory and District objectives.
-Enters or oversees data entry into tracking systems and monitors accuracy and completeness of records in accordance with compliance standards.
-Participates in the development of short and long range plans and budgets.
-Interacts with regulatory agencies and internal or external auditors.
-Maintains relationships with other industry experts and participants through participation on regional forums and attending appropriate conferences.
-Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies.
Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
-As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Manager - Energy Development & Conservation
Overtime exemption
Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree (B. S., B. A.) in Energy Management, Business Administration or closely related field is typically required.
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Experience
5+ years experience as an energy efficiency program administrator, conservation analyst, or as a knowledge resource in a public utility or a related industry is required.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
-Requires an in-depth knowledge of residential and/or commercial energy efficiency measures, building science, building codes, thermodynamics, and health and safety regulations.
-Knowledge of financial evaluation principles such as B/C analysis, NPV analysis IRR analysis.
-Knowledge of energy efficiency cost-effectiveness methods such as Total Resource Cost Test.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors.
-Must possess ability to plan, develop, and implement residential demand-side management programs.
-Must possess the ability document and track energy efficiency acquisition in Customer Information System with experience in PeopleSoft
-Must have the ability and skills to provide exceptional customer service and be solutions orientated.
-In addition, this position requires the ability to review, interpret and communicate clearly the impacts of proposed and existing legislation to a variety of audiences at all levels of management and customers.
-Strong business and technical writing skills, interpersonal skills (both oral and written), presentation skills, and the ability to create and promote new concepts and ideas are essential. Requires ability to analyze existing and proposed programs to ensure efficiency and a focus on continuous improvement.
-To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Maximo Order Processing; General Office Equipment; and ability to run reports from CIS and work with administrators to develop and maintain tracking and compliance reports. Advanced skill required with Microsoft Excel.
-Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under strict compliance related deadlines.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Physical Demands
Sitting Occasional 11-33%
Standing Occasional 11-33%
Walking Occasional 11-33%
Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist Frequent 34-66%
Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders Frequent 34-66%
Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders Frequent 34-66%
Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders Regularly 67-100%
Lifting 25 - 50 lbs Floor-Waist (copier paper) Occasional 11-33%
Climb Stairs Occasional 11-33%
Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33%
Reach Floor to Waist Frequent 34-66%
Reach Waist to Shoulder Frequent 34-66%
Reach Above Shoulder Frequent 34-66%
Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Regularly 67-100%
Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) Regularly 67-100%
Repetitive Motions Regularly 67-100%
Talking Regularly 67-100%
Hearing Regularly 67-100%
Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%
Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33%
Visual - Color Discrimination Occasional 11-33%
Working Conditions
Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally
Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
