Job Description

The City of Healdsburg is recruiting for a Utility Conservation Analyst! This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and support the Healdsburg community in a variety of diverse conservation efforts.

About the Utility Conservation Analyst:
This position will perform professional and technical duties involving the planning, organizing, and coordinating of activities and programs related to energy conservation, water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction programs, state regulatory requirements related to the environment, and other related customer service programs; and to provide professional level support to an assigned supervisor.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan, organize, and coordinate activities and programs related to energy conservation, water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction programs, state environmental regulatory requirements, and other customer service programs.

Develop and manage energy and water conserving device retrofit and incentive programs;
determine the cost-effectiveness of various energy and water conservation programs and techniques for the customer and the utility.

Represent the division, department and City regarding energy and water conservation issues before the assorted governmental agencies, other energy suppliers, chambers of commerce, apartment and homeowners associations, and community groups and organizations.

Set up displays, workshops, classes, and/or conservation presentations; develop and implement public information programs concerning energy conservation, including press releases, newsletters, flyers, bill stuffers and other forms of information; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees, providing technical assistance as necessary.

Perform and/or organize residential energy efficiency and water conservation audits and verification inspections; field customer comments and questions regarding energy and water usage and bill calculations.

Coordinate energy and water conservation efforts of other departments of the City; use computer programs to analyze and present information to staff and customers.

Oversee local, state, and federal regulatory compliance activities related to area of assignment.

Research, prepare, and present technical and administrative reports.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of responsible conservation program management, environmental program, or program coordination experience.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, public relations, business or public administration or a related field.

License and Certificate

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of or ability to obtain Level II Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certificate issued by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or Irrigation Auditing certificate issued by the Irrigation Association or American Public Power Association Energy Efficiency Management certification is desirable.

How to Apply

• Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
• Click here to submit an application online.

Job Categories: Sustainability. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: analyst, conservation, energy, sustainability, and water. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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