ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION COORDINATOR (DOQ)

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Four Corners (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator (DOQ) to promote and manage energy conservation programs. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, rebates, and outreach, while maintaining records and supporting development of marketing materials.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and related experience; leadership and budget responsibilities are outlined for senior levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in utilities, customer relations, program or project management are required.
• Experience in energy efficiency design or construction with residential building systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation, and administration of energy and water conservation programs.
• Conduct energy audits of commercial and residential customers.
• Administer rebates and energy efficiency measures (lighting, A/C, renewables).
• Assist in developing customer energy savings program materials and marketing.
• Present conservation information via displays, workshops, and community outreach.
• Answer questions on energy use and provide assistance.
• Maintain accurate records and databases for program performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities and grants.
• Prepare annual reports for SECO and EIA compliance.
• Prepare department budget and maintain procedures; SME for energy.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Planning skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, business administration, or related field

Job description

ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION COORDINATOR (DOQ)

Position Title ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION COORDINATOR (DOQ)

Position Number

Position Number 047001

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Salary $56,971 - $88,649 Annually (DOQ)

Job Summary

Under general direction and using working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures, implements programs to promote and provide energy conservation services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and administration of energy & water conservation and incentive programs.
• Conducts and/or coordinates energy audits of commercial and residential customers.
• Coordinates and administers conservation and rebate programs which may include air conditioning rebates, energy efficient lighting, and renewable energy.
• Assists the manager with development and coordination of customer energy savings program materials and marketing information.
• Participates in setting up displays or workshops, classes, public information programs, and conservation presentations.
• Investigates and/or answers consumer/citizen questions regarding energy use and provides assistance.
• Maintains accurate records and databases for efficient program performance.
• Completes other job duties as assigned.

Senior Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

• Responsible for identifying and evaluating new funding and grant opportunities and providing comprehensive support throughout the proposal development and submission process.
• Completes annual reports to ensure compliance with energy reporting regulations, including but not limited to The State Energy Conservation Office ( SECO ) and the US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ).

Lead Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

• Responsible for preparation of the departmental budget.
• Creates and maintains all procedures and written instructions for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation department and serves as the subject matter expert ( SME ) concerning energy efficiency and conservation for BPUB .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

• May provide training and guidance to less experienced staff members. May assume the duties and responsibilities of other divisional staff as needed.

Lead Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

• Provides leadership, training, and guidance to departmental staff and may serve as a team lead for assigned areas as needed. May assume the duties and responsibilities of the assigned supervisor or manager in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of energy conservation principles and practices, including principles and practices of lighting, weatherization, waste heat recovery, and indoor climate control.
• Knowledge of state law and regulatory codes applicable to energy use, energy efficiency, and Demand-side management, including the use of common utility benefit/cost ratio tests.
• Knowledge of electric generation technologies and common electrical terms.
• Knowledge of BPUB electric rates and bill calculations.
• Knowledge of electric safety.
• Knowledge of vendor and consultant performance management.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong planning skills to develop and implement an energy conservation program.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals and circumstances
• Ability to schedule activities.
• Ability to work with detailed information/data.
• Ability to conduct research to remain current in conservation trends, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to make public presentations and conduct workshops or training.
• Ability to work hours outside of the normal workweek (i.e., nights, weekends) as needed for community outreach.
• Ability to enforce contract provisions, including implementing and administering contracts and purchase orders.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in utilities, customer relations, program experience, or project management, are required.

Experience in applied energy efficiency design or construction with residential building systems is preferred.

Senior Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

One (1) additional year of experience is required.

Lead Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

Two (2) additional years of experience are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Certification in energy auditing, energy management or resource conservation is preferred, but not required.

Senior Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

Must be an Energy Efficiency Practitioner, Business Energy Professional, or a Certified Renewable Energy Professional.

Lead Energy Efficiency & Conservation Coordinator

Must be a HERS Rater, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Water Efficiency Professional or currently possess a related, equivalent certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some physical effort may require lifting and carrying of moderately light boxes or objects. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time without discomfort with some physical effort that may require frequent bending, lifting, standing, walking, or using a force equal to lifting up to 50 lbs.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

• Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and
• Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

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