Energy Program Assistant Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary Climate and Energy Specialist will work under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, primarily on planning, organizing and implementing programs related to energy efficiency. Develop, recommend, communicate, execute, and assess goals, objectives, and strategic plans in alignment with agency directives and positions.

Develop, monitor, and assess key performance indicators and metrics. Coordinate the goal of reducing energy consumption through the tracking and evaluation of historic and current energy consumption data and utility charges for state-owned buildings in a manner consistent with NRS 701.215 and 701.218; and monitor energy usage against targets and objectives. Work statewide on various programs create within the State to ensure compliance and provide technical assistance

Plan, organize, coordinate, manage, direct, and evaluate complex statewide programs and activities to achieve identified goals and objectives. Conduct outreach, training, workshops and participate in public hearings, when necessary, to adopt or amend regulations for these programs. Assist with the compilation of the required financial and statistical data needed to maintain databases and ensure accurate program metrics and reporting requirements; conduct a variety of studies and research including statistical and informational analysis; prepare and present these reports summarizing results and conclusions; research and submit grant applications to secure federal/private funding to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings or other related energy or fuel efficiency matters.

Under the direction of the Governor's Office of Energy, Energy Program Manager, the Climate and Energy Specialist plans, organizes, and implements Energy Office programs, including land use and siting for renewable energy development, climate policy, transmission planning, electricity markets, and promoting efforts to reduce energy consumption and the State's carbon footprint. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural or physical science, engineering, or energy-related field and three years of professional experience which includes the planning, design, administration and evaluation of climate and/or energy programs and projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Provide local governments, industry, and stakeholders with information, educational resources, and technical assistance relating to responsible development of Nevada's natural resources, climate policy, and innovative energy projects.

Establish and promote energy awareness, sustainability efforts and conservation policy programs; may assist in the creation and serve as the coordinator for a statewide energy team with the goal of reducing energy consumption and the State's carbon footprint in state-owned and private buildings; apply analytical and evaluation criteria to conduct energy studies; establish energy optimization protocols and programs; apply analysis to land use and market design plans and initiatives to further renewable energy and transmission development; and establish land use and siting plans to further renewable energy and transmission development. May conduct facility site visits; perform technical energy studies and audits of facilities to identify energy savings opportunities; outline energy saving goals; recommend improvement measures to equipment to minimize energy costs; advise state facilities managers on energy conservation methods/procedures and recommend field improvement measures; prepare periodic energy management performance updates for management. Assist the Energy Program Manager in drafting and implementing energy policy, sustainability strategies; assist in convening federal entities, public agencies, and private stakeholders to establish procedures and improvements pertaining to land use and siting, transmission planning, and electricity markets development.

Work with the Grants & Fiscal Staff in the Governor's Office of Energy to research and submit grant applications to secure federal/private funding to reduce energy consumption throughout the state or other related energy or fuel efficiency matters. May train, supervise and evaluate the performance of professional, technical and support staff. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: principles and practices associated with climate policy, sustainability, land use and siting, and energy conservation; computer software programs necessary to complete job assignments. General knowledge of: federal, State, and local energy mandates. Ability to: read and understand energy-related information from plans, drawings, specifications, manuals, correspondence, reports, graphs and memos; research new technologies, products, and industry trends; conduct and analyze energy audits; communicate ideas and findings; develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; review and analyze written and computerized data to solve problems related to energy efficiency and energy consumption; facilitate discussions and develop materials for stakeholders, statewide energy team members and others in an organized and effective manner; establish and maintain positive working relationships with agency management and staff; serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource on energy development and siting, energy conservation savings and energy strategies; communicate both orally and in writing using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures, and write reports and other technical documents; understand and perform statistical computations; operate personal computers.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.