Clean Energy Specailist
Clean Energy Specailist
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Are you RichmondR.E.A.D.YRespect.Equity.Accountability.DiversityYOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
Description
The City of Richmonds Office of Sustainability serves as the central hub for equitable climate action and resilience. Our vision is that all Richmondersregardless of identity or neighborhoodthrive in a climate-neutral community.
We work at a systems level to address the root causes of climate change and inequity by advancing policy programs and partnerships that center equity resilience and environmental justice. Our office is currently leading the implementation ofRVAgreen 2050 Richmonds equity-centered climate action and resilience initiative which aims to:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030
Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
This part-timegrant-funded temporary position offers a valuable learning and professional development opportunity for individuals interested in clean energy sustainability and community engagement. The Clean Energy Specialist will support communications outreach community engagement education energy assessments data collection research and reporting on efforts related to electrification decarbonization and reducing energy burden. The selected candidate will report to theEnergy Coordinator. The Office of Sustainability operates under a hybrid work model with interactions occurring both in person and via digital tools such as Microsoft Teams email and project management platforms.Duties include but are not limited to
Data collection cataloguing and reporting on energy burden
Research and develop case studies related to electrification projects
Reporting on grant-related deliverables
Support content development for the Offices online Energy Hub
Assist with outreach and communication materials
Draft energy-related content for social media newsletters and internal/external communications
Research best practices for clean energy and sustainability projects
Assist with energy education and outreach with community stakeholders (may include engagement events and workshops)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability and/or energy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
- Ability to conduct research and synthesize findings
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High standards of integrity professionalism and dependability
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- Energy and sustainability concepts including energy efficiency decarbonization and climate policy
- Standard office equipment and software
- Basic principles of communications and community engagement
- Administrative practices record keeping and document design
- Writing editing and content creation
- Data entry and information tracking (Microsoft Excel)
- Research and analysis
- Customer service and community relations
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Work both independently and as part of a team
- Adapt to evolving tasks and responsibilities
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes odors dusts gases and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people imminent danger and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Due to the nature of work assignments incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly work with ones fingers talk hear see and use repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop crouch crawl reach stand push pull lift grasp and terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects) but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards depending on area of focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
