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 December 1. Apply online at www.chelanpud.org/careers
SALARY RANGE
The advertised hiring range will be $93,600, - $117,000, with a maximum opportunity of up to $140,400, with tenure and strong performance.
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
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: See the full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.
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)
