ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYST / MUNICIPAL ENERGY COORDINATOR Position is
responsible for providing technical assistance to select Cape Cod
municipalities (currently Brewster, Chatham, and Orleans) on energy and
climate matters and coordinates the Cape Light Compact?s energy
efficiency programs within these select communities as well as support
for the Cape Light Compact?s energy efficiency programs across the Cape
and Vineyard. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify energy and climate grant
opportunities on behalf of the town. Prepare grant applications and
coordinate and oversee Town energy and climate grants. Provide monthly
updates on town energy and climate matters to appropriate parties.
Provide staff support to Energy and Climate Action Committee, including
attending monthly meetings. Prepares communications for residents and
businesses on Town energy initiatives. Assist with internal review of
existing and proposed solar PV projects and associated electric utility
schedule Z?s. Coordinate with Town staff on routine reconciliation of
municipal electric usage and net metering credits from solar PV
projects. Work with town staff and representatives from Cape & Vineyard
Electric Cooperative to ensure existing solar PV systems are working at
optimal production levels. Assist in reviewing potential locations for
or monitoring Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations within the Town,
and any reporting requested. Coordinate with regional, state and utility
representatives on EV applications and grant opportunities. Manages Mass
Energy Insight (MEI) to track municipal energy usage, create reports and
add new accounts. Serves as the primary contact for the Town?s Green
Communities initiative. Responsible for coordinating with Cape Light
Compact staff as needed for compliance with state reporting. Monitors
and supports grants and programs through federal and state programs.
Coordinates with the Compact to ensure that all parties are
well-represented and coordinate services and funding. Performs other
related job duties as required. JUDGMENT AND COMPLEXITY The work
requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances
surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions and
determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or
accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies,
practices, regulations, and precedents, which may be complex. Judgment
is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate
actions. Requires understanding, interpreting, and applying federal,
state, and local regulations. CONFIDENTIALITY Employee has access to
some confidential and sensitive information in the performance of their
duties. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor\'s degree in environmental
studies, sustainability or public administration or related field, and 3
to 5 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of
education, training, certification, and experience. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY,
AND SKILLS Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws
related to essential functions. General knowledge of the purposes and
responsibilities of Massachusetts energy efficiency programs. General
understanding of the Massachusetts Green Community Act. General
understanding of Massachusetts procurement laws. Abilities: Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain
good public relations, effective collaborative working relationships
with electric utility professionals and consultants, and to respond
courteously and professionally. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to
work independently. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple
projects. Skills: Excellent project management, organizational and
administrative skills. Excellent communication skills. Advanced computer
skills; Microsoft Office products.