LTE Project Assistant

The Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change has a current vacancy for an LTE Project Assistant. This position averages 10-15 hours per week. 

Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION
Under direction of the Office of Energy & Climate Change (OECC) Director and Energy and Climate Specialist, supports the OECC by performing a range of administrative and communications duties, and related work as assigned. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES  
Drafts office communications such as monthly newsletters, blogs and success stories, assists in updating website, and designs and drafts presentations/flyers/handouts. Assists in conducting outreach to local entities to encourage participation in OECC programs, including maintaining a database of contacts and reaching out individually to recruit for participation. Assists in coordinating and hosting for special events, as well as assists in hosting tables at public events to communicate about OECC programs to the public. Assists with research on climate action and resilience programs in other regions, new technologies and practices that can reduce emissions, and strategies for tracking climate milestones. Provides administrative support tasks as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience:   
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

1.  Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.). 
2.  Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. 

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and have finger dexterity that allows for typing.
Knowledge of computer use in an office setting; computers and data entry formats and processing. This includes standard business formats and sufficient knowledge to set up documents and process a variety of narrative, numerical or graphic information and compose forms and form letters and other routine correspondence; spelling and grammar sufficient to edit materials and correct typographical errors. Skill to spell correctly, use grammar properly, communicate orally and in writing effectively, write memorandums, reports and business letters. Ability to gather and organize data, carry out assignments requiring organization of materials. Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks. Ability to independently track and meet deadlines. Ability to interact effectively with members and the general public, being mindful of equity and inclusion, and with respect for diversity of thought and experience.

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