UTILITIES SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

• Recommend, develop and implement approved policies, plans, and programs with associated goals, for the efficient use of energy and water resources
• Lead on program development, design, administration, and management for residential and non-residential public benefit type programs and resources. 
• Prepare bid packages and RFPs related to a variety of utility programs, including processing and managing agreements with contractors.
• Communicate with customers about RPU programs and services and advise customers on how to achieve energy and water savings goals; identify issues and concerns and partner to provide the best services and programs.
• Research and provide energy and water conservation methodologies and needs assessment to develop efficiency programs for electric and water usage. 
• Analyze projections and research energy and water use patterns for existing and potential customers.
• Participate in community events and festivals as necessary to represent the utility and educate customers about conservation and other public benefit programs and services.
• Participate in meetings and public functions including Chamber of Commerce, service clubs, community groups, Mayor's Night Out and other functions as assigned.
• Develop, track and report key metrics such as customer contacts, utility revenue, and kilowatt savings; compile information accurately and concisely ensuring transparency in reporting and documentation.
• Oversee, participate in, and ensure regulatory compliance and effective reporting to appropriate state agencies.
• Interact with existing and new RPU customers to promote economic development in the City.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

• Direct utility experience  
• Experience in creating programs or services specific to the utility industry
• Experience presenting programs or services to a Board, Council and/or large community groups
• Experience in creating and managing Request for Proposals (RFP's), Agreements or similar processes

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application 

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).  

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. 

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Salary : $80,676 - $108,168