Conservation Program Assoc

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Job Description:

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the coordination of incentive and rebate programs including database updates; responds to citizen and contractor inquiries; application verification; customer service; and support of energy water or natural resource conservation programs.

• Evaluates loan and rebate applications for eligibility and compliance of energy or water retrofit work. Investigates and answers citizen complaints provides assistance related to city programs.

• Provides support in the evaluation of program effectiveness quality assurance program design and departmental and program goals.

• Promotes and markets programs to the public by participation in outreach activities including utility-sponsored events community events employee fairs or other venues

• Schedules and assists in pre and post installation inspections evaluations and audits to support department conservation initiatives.

• Prepares program and application packets outlining programs offered eligibility requirements and contact information.

• Conducts conservation program research; provides information related to energy water or natural resource conservation techniques and programs utilized by other organizations.

• Creates detailed reports for management. Participates on departmental project teams.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of energy or water efficiency technologies practices programs and rebate requirements.

• Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of city practice policy and procedures.

• Knowledge of Federal State and Local laws.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in using computers and related software.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in planning and organizing.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations

• Ability to maintain records and preparing written reports.

• Ability to learn various aspects of environmental electric or water utility industry and business operations.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Studies Resource Management Architecture Landscape Architecture Construction Planning or Business plus two (2) years of experience related to job.

• Masters degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the solar industry knowledge of solar and batteries

• Experience administering conservation or renewable energy programs

• Experience with outreach and consumer education

• Experience in government or utility programs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word PowerPoint and Excel.

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Energy provides solar incentives and technical assistance for residential and commercial customers. The Customer Renewable Solutions team is responsible for the allocation of over $7 million/yr in incentives that support customer-owned solar installations.

This is a hybrid position in Austin TX with a 40% in-office requirement and a majority remote schedule.

The Conservation Program Associate for the Customer Renewable Solutions Team assists with:

• processing solar rebate program applications
• responding to customer and contractor inquiries
• solar contractor registration and management
• quarterly contractor trainings
• community engagement activities
• assist with scheduling solar inspections

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical dental vision paid leave time a highly competitive retirement plan career development opportunities and more. Please clickHEREfor more information.

This position has been designated as aCritical Employeeposition. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin TX 78723

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (hybrid)

Salary Range: $23.13 (low) to $26.26 (mid)

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles employment dates job duties functions and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

• Statements such as see résumé will not be accepted. You may use N/A for fields that are not applicable.

• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation orGED undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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