I-REN Management Analyst IIIII

Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

The following duties are representative of those performed by an Analyst II/III in one or more of the focus areas described in the job summary:

• Performs operational functions of I-RENs energy efficiency programs including data collection analysis and reporting; evaluation of energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure; benchmarking; and participation in utility programs.
• Monitors I-RENs overall programs and works with consultants on completion of program deliverables including reporting coordination with member agency staff and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Building Energy Efficiency Standards Title 24 Parts 6 and 11.
• Coordinates work of consultant team and regional stakeholders in the development and submittal of the I-REN Implementation Plan to the California Public Utilities Commission.
• Supports the Workforce Education & Training (WET) program outreach education and engagement for contractors government employees and businesses including design and development of outreach materials website design development and analytics social media and newsletters.
• Participates in the implementation of program goals objectives policies procedures and priorities of strategies and work plans.
• Participates in and tracks results of public events and workshops and coordinates participation in other energy efficiency building and code enforcement-related events.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Creates presentations for stakeholders and citizens on new programs policies or other sustainability efforts; showcases individuals businesses and projects for recognition of leadership in sustainability.
• Conducts outreach and information sharing to member agencies community partners and private sector stakeholders
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) as necessary.
• Represents WRCOG at energy program-related conferences workshops and meetings to maintain current knowledge of field and to provide information about WRCOGs programs.
• Performs program deliverable reporting timely completion of time sheets staff reports and expense reports.
• Assists with invoicing and budgeting tasks.

• Coordinates regular committee meetings including scheduling preparation of agendas development of supporting reports and preparation of meeting summaries.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The following duties are representative of those performed by an Analyst II/III in the specific focus areas described below:

(1) Public Sector:

• Coordinate and schedule meetings facilitate communication between consultants and member agencies and conduct outreach to agencies including maintaining and updating Mailchimp and Constant Contact distribution lists.
• Represent I-REN at meetings and events including in-person check-in meetings with participating I-REN agencies.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports tracking progress outcomes and performance metrics for Public Sector programs.
• Coordinate travel and logistical arrangements for staff including hotel accommodations airfare conference registrations and meeting-related meals.

(2) Workforce Education & Training:

• Represent I-REN at public events workshops and outreach activities as needed including staffing informational booths presenting on I-REN programs and distributing program materials to stakeholders and community members.
• Provide cross-sector support to the Workforce Education & Training (WET) Program Manager assisting with coordination and implementation of program activities as assigned.
• Actively support and lead in the development and deployment of tasks related to initiatives of Workforce Education & Training sector that include but are not limited to: I-REN Energy Fellowship County Workforce Development Partnership programs and energy career awareness activities for kindergarten to 12thgrade(k-12) educational institutions.

(3) Communications & Outreach:

• Manage program communications from planning through execution including agreement coordination procurement support documentation compliance and performance reporting; analyze data and metrics to support budgeting program effectiveness and leadership decision-making.
• Serve as a senior representative of the organization at community public and governmental engagements; cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with regional agencies and stakeholders acting as a primary communications point of contact.
• Direct the development and execution of integrated outreach and marketing effortsnews releases newsletters digital content social media and web updatesensuring consistent brand-aligned messaging in collaboration with consultants and internal teams.
• Strategically plan and oversee outreach initiatives public meetings and events of varying scale; ensure each engagement advances program goals strengthens community trust and delivers measurable public value through effective storytelling and follow-through.

(4) General Budget and Administrative Support:

• Provide advanced support for invoice review and processing including invoice tracking budget monitoring and preparation of budget amendments ensuring accuracy and compliance with program requirements.
• Support contract administration activities including tracking contract status and deliverables and maintaining the I-REN contract database in real time with close coordination between contract records and invoicing activity.
• Serve as a primary liaison between I-REN program staff and the WRCOG fiscal team to facilitate effective communication coordination and timely resolution of fiscal and contractual matters.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• I-RENs Business Plan and Sectors.
• WRCOGs Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives.
• I-RENs Energy Workforce Gaps Assessment
• Energy and sustainability program development.
• Energy technologies that support customer energy and sustainability initiatives.
• Principles and practices of program planning development and administration.
• Terminology used in the area of assignment.
• Local state and federal laws regulations and policies pertaining to energy energy management energy efficiency and related fields.
• California Public Utilities Commission Energy Efficiency Goals and Objectives.
• Principles methods and practices of public administration municipal finance accounting and budget.
• Cost accounting procedures and practices and their relationship to budgeting.
• Principles and methods of supervision when applicable.
• Research techniques methods and procedures.
• Principles and techniques of systems and procedures analysis.
• Computer software applications used to create spreadsheets and analyze data in database form.
• Standard English grammar usage and syntax.
• Microsoft Excel including familiarity with advanced features.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point and Word.

ABILITY TO:

• Understand interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations.
• Understand and implement energy conservation techniques and methods.
• Establish effective courteous working relationships with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds including management employees the public community partners and the media.
• Organize resources establish priorities meet deadlines and objectives and develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with key stakeholders.
• Take responsibility and work independently as well as coordinate or participate in team efforts.
• Present complex energy topics to senior executives of large business customers and to municipal government audiences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors co-workers customers local community groups and organizations and the Executive Committee.
• Exercise sound judgment in applying appropriate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrate a high understanding of customer attitudes and needs and how customers make purchasing decisions (i.e. operational needs financial / pay-back requirements budgeting cycles technological preferences and biases etc.).
• Understand qualitative and quantitative methodologies used to evaluate the technical economic and market feasibility of existing and new equipment and concepts.
• Communicate effectively both verbally (by phone and in-person) and in written form.
• Balance the management of projects to be completed quickly and efficiently while demonstrating patience and tact.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Work occasional overtime or on weekends and evenings to support community events and meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: