Associate Operations Specialist

105 ICF Resources, LLC; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Associate Operations Specialist to support energy efficiency programs and projects in the Columbia, South Carolina area. You will help evaluate, implement, and verify utility-sponsored initiatives and share best practices across teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a relevant field with 1+ year of experience or an Associate degree with 3+ years. The role involves collaboration with IT, Reporting, Marketing and Customer Care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 1+ year of work experience or Associate degree with 3+ years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility-sponsored energy efficiency projects are successfully executed.
• Develop and share best practices across the team and organization.
• Collaborate with IT, Reporting, Marketing, and Customer Care teams.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with processing incoming project applications.
• Review project application forms and submittals to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Assign project applications for further processing and review per program policies and procedures.
• Assist with customer and contractor inquiries.
• Coordinate quality control follow-up on project inspections and customer surveys as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Associates degree

Job description

Title: Associate Operations Specialist Location: Candidates based in or near Columbia, South Carolina are highly preferred. Ready to make a difference? To support our growth, we are seeking candidates with an interest in utility energy efficiency programs and knowledge of energy-efficient technologies associated with commercial building systems. As an Associate Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient and effective management of energy and environmental programs and projects. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements, sharing best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting thorough analyses of program operations.

Why you will love working here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing

• Work as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility-sponsored energy efficiency projects are successfully executed.
• Develop and share best practices across the team and organization.
• Collaborate with IT, Reporting, Marketing, and Customer Care teams.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with processing incoming project applications.
• Review project application forms and submittals to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Assign project applications for further processing and review per program policies and procedures.
• Assist with customer and contractor inquiries.
• Coordinate quality control follow-up on project inspections and customer surveys as appropriate.

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field + 1 years of work experience or Associates degree with 3+ years of work experience.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Compensation

Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $60,000 to $67,000 range. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s location, experience, and other relevant factors.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $55,400.00 - $94,180.00 S Carolina Remote Office (SC99) Need help? We're here: [e-mail]

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.