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Specialist, Energy + Water Programs
Climate Resolve / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: April 26, 2023
Application Deadline: May 12, 2023
Job Description
The Specialist, Energy & Water Programs position reports to the Senior Director, Energy & Water Programs (SDEWP). With guidance from SDEWP, you will collaborate with other Climate Resolve team members to implement Energy and Water programs from origin through final deliverables. While this role will coordinate the fulfillment of project-based deliverables for energy and water-related initiatives and goals on behalf of the organization, your responsibilities will also entail client and project partner coordination, data analysis, written-reporting, and administrative duties.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Leadership & Management Commitments, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities listed below will encompass 30% of overall duties.
- Ensuring excellence & quality control for assigned programs
- Collaborating with the SDEWP (trans)formation of energy and water-related programs
- Conducting analysis and assisting in the approval of documentation and submittals
- Assisting in project design, implementation, reporting, and the completion of all deliverables
- Coordinating work with outside organizations, consultants, and subcontractors, including assisting in the facilitation of project meetings
- Coordinating with the SDEWP to analyze program performance metrics
- Collaborating with other Climate Resolve staff to publicize and celebrate achievements across several online & public media platforms
Programmatic Commitments, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities listed below will encompass 70% of overall duties.
Carbon Crediting Program – 40%
- Supporting all aspects of the program to manage the implementation of carbon credit-eligible renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
- Coordinating all compliance procedures for the carbon crediting projects
- Working with multiple project stakeholders to conduct site visits, evaluate alternatives, and execute letter agreements to manage carbon crediting projects in Los Angeles County and/or Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) regions
- Working with stakeholders to conduct site visits, evaluate alternatives, and execute management agreements for carbon crediting projects in Los Angeles County and/or Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) regions
- Developing and maintaining expertise in carbon crediting methodologies
- Coordinating with the Managing Director, Solutions Services and SDEWP in the development of other GHG emissions reduction methodologies
- Building and coordinating internal systems and processes to manage project implementation with multiple stakeholders, including document control and project scheduling
Local School District Energy and Water Programs – 30%
- Supporting various aspects of the Climate Smart Schools program, implementing technologies that foster energy resilience, and promoting education and outreach programs among students, staff, and other stakeholders
- Assisting SDEWP with development of new proposals and implementation of new water conservation and energy projects
- Supporting SDEWP with research to expand and fund school district EV bus programs and green infrastructure
Other Energy and Water projects – 30%
- Supporting other innovative energy and water projects, such as low-impact development (stormwater capture), cool surfaces & urban heat island (UHI) mitigation, and active transportation solutions
- Supporting SDEWP on grant proposals for additional funding for green infrastructure initiatives with local municipalities
- Facilitating education and outreach to city officials and community members on the importance of climate change resilience and expanding strategies to combat UHI impacts
- Assisting SDEWP with research and the pursuit of other opportunities for energy and water programs opportunities
Required Experience / Skills / Education
What you’ll bring to this role
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in energy and/or water project development, implementation, or project management and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, environmental science, building sciences & systems, or a related field.
We welcome and will consider any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will perform well in this role if you have:
- Proficiency in understanding environmental sustainability concepts: resilience and climate adaptation, water conservation and water systems resilience, renewable energy technologies, energy management systems, or some combination thereof
- An understanding of the public health impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities
- General knowledge related to climate funding & technical assistance programs at the federal, state, and local level
- Capability to use data analysis and data visualization systems to create databases, track significant project inputs, and collate & organize information into digestible, intuitive formats
- Proficiency in creating and/or interpreting GHG & energy load models in Excel for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
- Knowledge of principles and practices of project management and community engagement
- Experience supporting project tasks, scheduling meetings, and maintaining a professional demeanor in stakeholder and working group meetings
- Effective oral and written skills, including the ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and report on all aspects of energy and/or water projects and present complex concepts in an understandable manner to a diverse array of clients and community members
- Ability to use and learn basic to intermediate features of Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps products, Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS and environmental equity mapping platforms, such as CalEnviroScreen, Cal-Adapt and/or Health Places Index
- Ability to travel locally as required for projects (Possession of a California Driver’s License (Class DL) is required)
You will be an excellent match for the position if you also have:
- Experience working in supportive collaboration with communities and diverse groups
- Appreciation for community expertise regarding resources and assistance that will meet their needs
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Capability for self-directed learning with little need for constant oversight and a willingness to take on multiple projects w/similar needs or requirements
- Flexibility to exist in a fast-paced, generative professional environment with multiple assignments and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Desire to grow professionally as a contributor and a leader within the organization
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing both independently and as part of a team
- Collaborative problem-solving skills with curiosity for understanding the overall project vision, as well as technical details
- Professional maturity and self-awareness in knowing and communicating your strengths, limitations and competencies to the management team
- Emotional intelligence, intuition, and good instincts
- Fluency in the Spanish language
Application Instructions
But wait, there’s more…
This is a full-time position (40 hrs/wk) offered at $75,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience), with a matching 401K contribution, medical benefits, dental/vision stipend, professional development stipend, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, and commuter benefit. Learn more about our benefits at: https://www.climateresolve.org/careers/ The successful candidate will be required to be on-site in the office three (3) days a week for the first three (3) months, with more flexibility considered as duties are demonstrated to be performed with more autonomy.
We encourage and support professional development by paying fees for you to pursue CEM, LEED GA, LEED AP, ArcGIS, or GHG/carbon accounting credentials during the first 24 months of employment. Upon successful completion of these credentials and after 24 months of employment, we will consider paying the fees for you to pursue WELL AP, EIT, or similar credentials the following year. This benefit is part of the annual professional development stipend.
We embrace the differences between people of varied races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, and sexual orientations. We also acknowledge the value that different life experiences bring to our organization as a workplace, to the communities we serve, and to our ability to understand and advance our mission. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all applicants who share our values to apply, even if you do not meet all the required qualifications outlined above.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Thelma Briseño, Senior Director, Energy & Water Programs, at [email protected] with the subject line “Specialist, Energy & Water Programs.” Consider your motivations for working in community development while addressing the following questions in your cover letter:
- Why are you interested in this role?
- What makes you a good match to perform well in the role?
Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5:00 pm PT. Late applications will not be accepted.
