Energy Programs Analyst

Salary: $78,000.00 – $120,000.00 Annually

Location : Monterey, CA

Job Type: Full-Time 1

Job Number: 2023-05-30

Department: Office of Chief Operating Officer

Division: Energy Programs

Opening Date: 05/31/2023

Closing Date: 6/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) invites you to apply for the Energy Programs Analyst position.

Do you have a passion for renewable energy and electrification? Do you love to collaborate in a team environment? If so, apply immediately! We are looking for a self-driven individual to join our team.

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.

About the agency:

Central Coast Community Energy is located in Monterey, California, one of the most beautiful and geographically diverse areas in the country, with beaches, mountains, oceans, and vineyards. World-famous for Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea, the Monterey Jazz Festival, golf, resorts and a Mediterranean atmosphere, Monterey is a unique location less than 90 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the require qualifications would be:

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

AND

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

A Master’s degree in related field may be substituted for work experience.

Supplemental Information

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate.

Central Coast Community Energy offers a competitive benefits package, including PARS Retirement System pension, medical, dental, and vision.

• PARS Retirement: Employer Match Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• $1,500 Monthly Allowance towards Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & EAP for employee and dependents
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays – 10 days per year
• $2,400 Employer paid annual contribution towards FSA
• $3,600 Employer paid annual contribution towards HRA
• $1,000 annual reimbursement towards Employee Health and Wellness

• CCCE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

All application materials submitted will be evaluated and screened. Final candidates will be interviewed by the respective department. Finalists will be expected to provide three professional references.

A background investigation will be required for selected candidates.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Alicia Hicks, Human Resources at

Central Coast Community Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3CE offers a range of employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• 10% Employer Contribution and 10% Employee Contribution to 401(a) Retirement
• Health Premiums Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Contribution to Heath Reimbursement Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Family Leave Wage Replacement of 12 Weeks After One Year of Employment.

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Please share your experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.

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Describe your familiarity with customer relationship management, project management, and data analytics and visualization software. Please indicate which software applications you have experience using.

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Describe your most recent work experience implementing and managing energy programs or projects. Please note, your work experience examples must correlate with your job application.

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Please indicate if you have any experience working for a community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, municipally owned utility, or energy cooperative.

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Please describe your work experience as it relates to this position. Add dates and length of experience.

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I understand that an incomplete application may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process and I have supplied all the applicable information in my application. Examples of incomplete and inaccurate information leading to disqualification include, but are not limited to: noting incorrect department, leaving dates of employment blank, reason for leaving employment blank, leaving duties blank, noting “see resume”, etc.

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