Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience.
- Masters Degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:None.
Notes to Applicants
Austin Energy provides energy efficiency and demand response incentives and technical assistance for commercial customers and multifamily properties. Our team is responsible for the allocation of over $5 million/yr in incentives to commercial and multifamily customers that support HVAC , lighting, and other building upgrades that improve energy efficiency and demand response. This position will support the design and delivery of these incentives and services by leading outreach efforts, providing energy assessments, performing field inspections, helping close building permits, conducting technical analysis, and supporting broader efforts to improve program design and delivery.
This position is in Austin, TX and will require in-person coordination with local stakeholders and businesses. This is a hybrid position with at least 50% office time and 50% telework. Office time includes field work and may be extended past 50% if candidate chooses the option. Field work may require the use of ladders and other tools/equipment. Typical work schedules (to be coordinated with the supervisor) are weekdays, starting between 7 and 9am.
Primary duties will include:
- Support the design and delivery of energy efficiency and demand response incentives and services for commercial and multifamily customers
- Design and deliver improved customer outreach strategies and conduct on-site or virtual energy assessments
- Conduct field inspections and gather project data to accurately calculate energy savings and verify installation of rebated equipment
- Lead program outreach and engagement with key internal and external stakeholder groups, including: community and business groups; installation contractors; technology or equipment manufacturers and distributors; local engineering and design firms.
- Through program evaluation and analysis, support the development of new and revised program offerings, updated technical guidelines, program processes, or program policies.
This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. 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.
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 click
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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.
- Résumés will not be accepted and 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.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the
Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
If you are selected as a top candidate: - Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , 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.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 09/06/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience providing field services for construction or energy efficiency upgrades at residential, commercial, or multifamily buildings
- Experience coordinating construction or energy efficiency projects with contractors, customers, city departments, or other stakeholders
- Energy efficiency experience related to program delivery, performing energy audits, or supporting equipment installation and design.
- Certifications related to energy efficiency, building energy code, and energy management or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Ability to travel to multiple locations
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.
1. Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives.
2. Coordinates and manages educational or outreach events, small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content to promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives
3. Analyzes energy, water, or natural resource conservation-related research findings to inform or make recommendations on program structure or program delivery to City leadership and other stakeholders.
4. Develops, establishes, and manages service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies.
5. Researches energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives.
6. Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on energy, water, or natural resource conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.
7. Provides analytical support for policy briefs and program development related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
8. Prepares grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
9. Reviews permit or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors.
10. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to technical reports, studies, and other departmental written materials. Provides technical advice to Conservation Program personnel.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership; lead cross-functional and departmental conservation project teams; work assignments; evaluation; training; and guidance to others.
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 applicable building codes, energy or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.
- Knowledge of construction materials, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to negotiate.
- Ability to determine quality of materials, workmanship and compliance with specifications..
- Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional and departmental project teams.
- Ability to operate and maintain testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to use graphic instructions, such as blue prints, schematic drawings, plans, maps or other visual aids.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience. Masters Degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with energy efficiency upgrades at residential, commercial, or multifamily buildings.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience coordinating construction or energy efficiency projects with contractors, customers, city departments, or other stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list your certifications related to energy efficiency, building energy code, and/or energy management. If you do not have any, enter N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
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