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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Conservation Program Associate


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 11920 Salary Grade: IA5
Approved: July 28, 1998 Last Revised: June 02, 2017


Purpose:
 

Under general direction, responsible for providing support services to both internal and external customers; including providing information related to conservation programs or projects, promoting energy, water or natural resource conservation..

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists in the coordination of incentive and rebate programs, including database updates; responds to citizen and contractor inquiries; application verification; customer service; and support of energy, water or natural resource conservation programs.
  2. Evaluates loan and rebate applications for eligibility and compliance of energy or water retrofit work.
  3. Investigates and answers citizen complaints, provides assistance related to city programs.
  4. Provides support in the evaluation of program effectiveness, quality assurance, program design and departmental and program goals.
  5. Promotes and markets programs to the public by participation in outreach activities including utility-sponsored events, community events, employee fairs, or other venues
  6. Schedules and assists in pre and post installation inspections, evaluations, and audits to support department conservation initiatives.
  7. Prepares program and application packets outlining programs offered, eligibility requirements, and contact information.
  8. Conducts conservation program research; provides information related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation techniques and programs utilized by other organizations.
  9. Creates detailed reports for management.
  10. Participates on departmental project teams.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
  • Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations
  • Ability to maintain records and preparing written reports.
  • Ability to learn various aspects of environmental, electric or water utility industry and business operations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction, Planning, or Business, plus two (2) years of experience related to job.
  • Masters degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.