Job Description

The Department of Planning and Buildings Energy Division is actively recruiting for a Limited Term Utility Coordinator to oversee the Departments Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) section.

3C-REN provides a path to develop and deliver energy efficiency programs that provide resources and services to meet the needs of the central coast construction and renovation market and local workforce. The individual selected for this role will be responsible for administering residential energy efficiency programs. Responsibilities will include working with residents, building professionals, consultants, and utilities to overcome existing barriers to making energy efficiency improvements to residential building stock.

3C-REN programs will, in part, include:

• Workforce Education and Training this program will offer technical energy efficiency classroom, in-field installation, and business development and management trainings and certifications to local building professionals including contractors, engineers, architects, raters, realtors, appraisers, and local jurisdictions Building Department staff. 3C-REN will partner with local educational providers to deliver trainings that meet the needs of local building professionals.

• Residential Direct Install this program will work with hard-to-reach customers including renters and owners of single family and multi-family properties, and Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) to provide customers access to Energy Advisor Consultation, no-cost and low-cost/co-pay energy upgrades, and the various benefits associated with those upgrades. 3C-REN will partner with local, non-profits who deliver income-based programs.

• Codes and Standards this program will support local municipal building department staff and design-side building professionals; and offer customers access to an over-the-counter, on-call, and/or in-the-field Energy Code Coach Service, as well as tools, resources, and trainings to increase awareness and application of California building codes and standards.

Classification Definition

Under general direction, develops, administers, and coordinates County internal or external energy services or programs. Manages energy conservation grants, rebate programs, and performs other professional level duties in energy planning, acquisition, conservation, monitoring, and consumption by County facilities or projects.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Analyzes and establishes current baseline for County or private projects facility energy and or wastewater or water use using software systems or other methods.
• Analyzes and recommends contractual arrangements with energy and or wastewater or water providers, grantors, rebate providers, and other suppliers; audits vendor records and utility bills to ensure contract compliance; coordinates the negotiation and enforcement of contractual arrangements.
• Conducts administrative and budget analysis to coordinate the purchase of energy at favorable rates.; reviews and interprets legislative developments relative to energy and wastewater or water purchases.
• Identifies energy efficiency and offsetting measures and programs; evaluates energy efficiency offsetting technologies; develops proposals and projects for reducing or offsetting energy consumption and making facilities more resilient to utility outages.
• Designs, administers, and implements energy efficiency programming.
• Coordinates the development and processing of requests for proposals for various implement or selection.
• Manages subcontractors and associated scopes of work and budgets
• Participates in the design of County facilities to recommend efficient energy utilization, offsetting energy consumption, and improve resiliency to utility outages.
• Coordinates the implementation of conservation and offsetting measures by County staff, vendors, contractors, or outside parties.
• Makes recommendations and provides training on energy and utility management.
• Interacts with State and Federal agencies, nonprofits, and industry groups to secure grant funding for studies and projects; represents the County at public utility rate hearings and other meetings.
• May monitor consumption at County facilities and develop conservation plans.
• May supervise assigned personnel including training, interviewing, and selecting employees, evaluating performance, recommending reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions, developing employee schedules, assigning staff duties, and reviewing completed work for accuracy and completeness.

This recruitment is to fill a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore they will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is December 31st, 2027. However, this recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The current vacancy is a limited term position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this limited term position is December 31, 2027. This recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

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The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in program and project management, demonstrating a strong ability to oversee complex initiatives. A background in training, as well as familiar with relevant programs, accreditations and educational frameworks related to energy efficiency and energy management, is highly desirable. The candidate should have a strong foundation in implementing best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering continuous improvement.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Principals, methods, and procedures of energy conservation and efficiency, and distributed resources in public facilities
• Existing and upcoming energy providers and their organizational structures and delivery methods
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to the management and administration of a comprehensive energy usage program
• Knowledge of energy efficiency regulatory landscape as it relates to rate payer funded programs and the California Energy Code
• Basic understanding of facility systems including building automation systems, electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, data distribution systems, and gas, water, and sewer systems
• Distributed energy resources including solar and battery energy storage systems
• Fundamental research, program analysis, and data control methods

Ability to:

• Analyze utility rates, tariffs, bills, and requirements

• Develop and implement energy and utility conservation, efficiency, and offsetting programs
• Analyze existing systems for utility efficiency, distributed energy resource opportunities, and modernization and recommend appropriate retrofit projects
• Audit utility records, make projections and write reports
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with County officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public, including those of diverse perspectives and possess strong interpersonal skills such as listening, speaking, advisory, mediation, reconciliation, and consensus building
• Prepare and analyze monthly and annual budgets
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and amendments
• Use modern office practices and computer applications, including word processing, graphic and tabular presentation of data, and database management
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, energy systems, or other closely related field AND three years of recent (within the last seven years) experience in the utility field.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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