Energy Programs Analyst

Description

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking an Energy Programs Analyst to join our team!

Do you have a passion for renewable energy and electrification? Do you love to collaborate in a team environment? If so, apply immediately as this position will close once sufficient applications are received.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Energy Programs Analyst works under the general supervision of the Manager of Energy Programs and collaborates closely with other Central Coast Community Energy teams and external consultants to assist in the implementation of 3CE’s energy programs. The Energy Programs team is responsible for managing programs aimed at transportation electrification, building electrification, and agriculture electrification. The Analyst will perform research, solicit community feedback, and conduct analysis to develop and manage energy program activities.

3CE is a Community Choice Aggregation agency established by local communities to source clean and renewable electricity at responsible rates for more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, and agricultural customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent the communities served by the agency.

3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility-scale renewable electricity generation, investment in new renewable power projects, and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and the built environment. 3CE promotes long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.

Example of Duties

- Manages day-to-day operations of assigned energy programs.

- Identifies trends in energy technologies, utility programs, and customer needs to support program development and design recommendations.

- Collaborates with 3CE department teams and outside consultants on energy program development, design, analysis, marketing and outreach, and implementation.

- Tracks and reports program success through metrics, analytics, customer relationship management tools, and other program tracking tools.

- Interacts with and supports customers and members of the public to answer questions, provide information, and facilitate participation in 3CE programs.

- Identifies, recommends, and develops materials and web-based tools to drive customer program participation.

- Delivers presentations to various community groups and local organizations.

- Identifies complementary program funding opportunities.

- Compiles research, makes recommendations, and drafts staff reports for manager review and presentations for Board and Committee meetings.

- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

- The organization and operations of a local government agency.

- Community Choice Aggregations and programs.

- Transportation electrification, building electrification, battery storage systems, distributed energy resources (DER), demand response and other energy initiatives.

- Activities necessary for effective on-the-ground key stakeholder outreach and customer program participation.

- Principles of project and project management.

- Data analysis and visualization techniques, particularly as applied to energy use in the building and transportation sectors

- Basic science of greenhouse gas emissions.

- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

- Customer Relationship Management, project management, and data analytics software.

Ability to:

- Prepare and present clear and comprehensive correspondence, reports, presentations, and proposals to a diverse audience.

- Research, analyze and interpret complex data; reach conclusions, make recommendations, and develop staff reports.

- Define problem areas and evaluate, recommend, and implement alternative solutions to complex issues and problems.

- Effectively represent 3CE before the Operations and Policy Boards, Community Advisory Council, city councils, and other local, regional, state, and federal agencies, as well as in public meetings with local citizens.

- Be detail oriented and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment.

- Work well independently and on teams.

- Deal tactfully and maintain effective working relations with various levels of staff, the public, civic organizations, and representatives from governmental, industry, media, and other agencies.

- Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the rights of individuals and differences in people’s ethnic and cultural heritage, attitudes, beliefs, goals, and interests.

- Promote teamwork, a positive work environment, and collaborative problem solving.

- Work effectively under stressful situations involving tight deadlines.

- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in, science, technology, environmental planning, business, or a related field.

OR

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in energy programs or working in electric utility, Community Choice Aggregation, or a closely related field.

Supplemental Information

3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.

HYBRYID WORK SCHEDULE AS DESIGNATED BY CEO: Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays OREmployee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays or Mondays off.

BENEFITS: 3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full-time employees.

RETIREMENT- Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the PARS retirement system. Employer contributes 10% towards PARS.

HEALTH INSURANCE- 3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towards medical, dental, and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600.00 towards HRA.

HEALTH & WELLNESS- 3CE contributes $1,000 per fiscal year for health, wellness and EV reimbursement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION- 3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.

PTO- Accrued by tenure. 160 hours cap.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE- This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via www.governmentjobs.com. Candidates who fail to submit a complete application packet by the filing deadline will not be considered or move forward in the selection process. 3CE is not responsible for the failure of internet forms and/or email transmission in submitting your application packet.

If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation, please let us know by contacting Chelsey Ripley, Human Resources Analyst at cripley@3ce.org

Central Coast Community Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, and sexual orientation.