Energy Services Coordinator

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

 

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Under the general direction of the Electric Services Director, coordinates efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability and more, to continually improve the value of services Ames Electric offers to the Ames community. Works with electric customers to help meet energy needs as well as to handle questions and complaints. Administers activities of the Electric Utility's energy services programs including the energy efficiency program. Educates customers as to the operation and procedures of the Electric Utility. Meets annually with large customers for customized energy analysis. Independent worker and self-starter.

 

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at: https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/human-resources/employee-benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:  The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.

 

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Examples of Essential Job Functions: Assists in the development and implementation of the Electric Utility's energy services programs and projects, including the energy efficiency program; renewable energy contracts, load-shaping devices or campaigns, beneficial electrification, and polices related to distributed energy resources; develops, coordinates and conducts educational presentations promoting the community's involvement in the utility's strategic plan; develops literature including monthly articles for the newsletter prepared in conjunction with the Public Relations Officer; work with Sustainability Coordinator to hire, train, and lead part-time staff; coordinates activities with other electric department employees as needed; publicizes electric utility programs; assists consumers in the identification and evaluation of energy saving opportunities; answers public inquiries related to use of electric resources; prepares graphs, charts and other visual aids for presentations; makes recommendations to city management concerning goals and policies; develops and administers program budget; prepares work plans and operating reports; operates light vehicle; analyzes large customer energy use and conservation potential; identifies, proposes, and coordinates projects to achieve City Council's sustainability goals. Requires frequent appearances on TV, radio, city ads; Speak in front of various community groups and lead events such as Ecofair, and the city's energy booth at the farmers' market.

Other Job Functions: Assists and/or acts as liaison to ISU on research projects.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement, inspiring creativity and innovation, being customer driven, making data-driven decisions, committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement, striving for excellence, having fiscal stewardship, acting with honesty and integrity, exhibiting leadership, choosing a positive attitude, respecting one another, promoting safety and wellness, and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or other field closely related to energy management; one year of experience working with energy efficiency programs; some integrated marketing and public relations experience preferred including digital marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices related to the efficient use of electrical resources; knowledge of state and federal energy efficiency activities and projects; knowledge of all safety rules as stated in the adopted safety manual.

Skill in preparing work plans, operating reports, and related budgets; skill in developing and conducting effective public presentations, skill in energy analysis and strategy.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, other employees, city management, contractors, vendors, the press, and outside agencies; ability to identify customer needs, especially large customers; ability to develop and initiate specific activities to achieve program goals; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate a light vehicle.

Supplemental Information

General Physical Characteristics: The work involves sitting 65 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 25 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; infrequently lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; and infrequently lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds.

Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects or parts, use of measurement devices or assembly of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Required Physical Activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, talking, and hearing.

Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside.

Examples of Equipment Used on the Job: Light vehicle; general office equipment; a variety of visual aids; computers and peripheral equipment; word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics software; a variety of printed materials; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment; educational materials.

Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience; phone interview; hiring assessment; on-site interview, which will include a manager meeting and written exercise; and completion of reference checks, motor vehicle check and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum. Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may forego phone interviews.

Veteran’s Preference Points
The City of Ames provides Veteran's Preference Points for Civil Service positions. A copy of your DD214 and, if applicable, proof of disability, must be attached with your application (or faxed to 515-239-5297) prior to the close date of the posting in order to receive Veteran's Preference Points.  

Compensation Philosophy:
The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy for our merit salary ranges that provides growth for employees as they gain experience and expertise in their roles. The minimum pay of each range is intended to reflect an employee's qualifications that meet the position's minimum requirements. The median of any range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial or extensive training. The City may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills that are above the minimum requirements when considering a salary closer to the median. The median salary for this position is $88,615.

E-Verify Process:

The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. 

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.