PROGRAM SPECIALIST-ASSOC - STAFF

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: 05/06/2025 CLOSING DATE: 05/13/2025 GRADE LEVEL: 51-52 DEPARTMENT: Energy Solution & Bus Dev STARTING SALARY: $59,800 - $92,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general oversight of the Manager of Electrification, this position supports the implementation of the Company’s Transportation Electrification (TE) Plan programs in EPE’s New Mexico service territory. The current TE plan consists of four main categories: rebate programs, turnkey EV charging solutions, special rate plans and customer outreach program. Program Specialist will review and approve customers’ rebate applications, generate new business leads for EV charging station placements and develop partnerships with stakeholders such as property owners, fleets, dealerships, universities and community organizations. This role requires creativity and event management skills to coordinate customer EV education and outreach initiatives, including but not limited to organizing EV ride and drive events, community presentations, and other stakeholder engagement. Program Specialist will be working closely with EPE’s TE, Public Relations, Key Accounts, Government Affairs teams, supply chain and other internal teams, to ensure EPE’s TE programs drive customer participation. This position requires keeping track of processed rebates, maintaining program budget, coordinating work with local contractors, managing Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, paying invoices and preparing program performance reports for regulatory agencies. Program Specialist will maintain good working relationships and foster collaboration with external and internal stakeholders to develop new utility initiatives that advance transportation electrification through innovation, collaboration and partnerships.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Education, Communications, or other related degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

0 - 3 years or more of experience required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by 5:00 PM, MAY 13, 2025. (Please scroll back up to the “Apply Now”button)