Energy Program Specialist (County Class: Program Manager I/II) - Limited Term - San Luis Obispo County, CA

The final filing date of this recruitment has changed to open until filled. 
The County of San Luis Obispo and Tri County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) are seeking a dynamic and relationship driven candidate to serve as an Energy Program Specialist (County Class: PROGRAM MANAGER I/II) - Limited Term.

The Energy Program Specialist (Program Manager classification) will support the development and delivery of programs administered by 3C-REN, a collaboration between the Counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo to improve energy efficiency in the tri-county region. The primary focus of the Energy Program Specialist will be related to increasing energy efficiency education and uptake of 3C-REN programming across the tri-county region through providing education, resources, and support to local public and private building industry professionals as well as residential and commercial customers. The Energy Program Specialist will focus on implementing the existing Codes and Standards program and assist in the development of a new Commercial Marketplace program by coordinating with various stakeholders with an understanding of technical energy concepts, the energy code, and local energy policies to inform program growth. This position will also focus on energy market research opportunities, other 3C-REN program development and implementation, communicating the local policy landscape for building electrification to the design and construction industry, and generally support the growth and use of 3C-REN’s services, resources, and tools.

Job Duties

• Oversee and assist in the development, outreach, and implementation of the Codes and Standards and Commercial Marketplace programs with 3C-REN staff, leadership, technical energy advisors, and key stakeholders 
• Assist with the development of strategic plans, business plans, and implementation plans for the County of San Luis Obispo, 3C-REN and its programs
• Assist in the development, implementation, and marketing of existing and new energy programs for 3C-REN and the County of San Luis Obispo
• Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the region to better situate 3C-REN as a partner to various planning and building efforts
• Assist with policy engagement, proceedings, and comment development with local and statewide organizations – e.g., counties, cities, California Public Utility Commission, and California Energy Commission
• Deliver educational courses hosted by contracted instructors to building industry professionals across the region via various platforms
• Assist in planning, organizing, and administering education and engagement strategies in energy efficiency, building performance, and code enforcement for various stakeholders, customers, partners, and building industry professionals across the region 
• Assist in the design and development of outreach materials, website content, social media posts, and newsletters to promote 3C-REN’s various programs
• Assist with the development and delivery of various building performance, energy code, and California green building code resources and tools for building professionals across the region
• Deliver tailored presentations on 3C-REN and its programs to various organizations and groups across the region
• Assist and participate in public events and workshops and coordinate participation in other energy efficiency, building, and code enforcement-related events 
• Coordinate and communicate effectively and in a timely manner with 3C-REN staff from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties and customers across various platforms including email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings
• Participate in team meetings and be ready to contribute to a team culture with staff from all three county organizations administering 3C-REN

Under direction, the Program Manager performs a variety of professional level duties in the management and administration of assigned programs or program related automation systems; provides leadership and administrative oversight in the development, implementation, operations and analysis of designated programs; may collaborate with governmental agencies, other departments and community organizations to provide information, outreach, and advocacy for services; and does other related work as required. 

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Click here to view the full job description for Program Manager I, or click here to view the full job description of Program Manager II.