Two openings in energy
TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER
NW Natural WA Effort
REPORTS TO: MANAGER OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
This temporary position provides design, development, implementation and ongoing management support for Energy Trust residential and commercial program activities in NW Natural Washington state service territory. The project manager will lead or work in multiple teams providing coordination and technical and implementation support for commercial and residential market initiatives and programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Project manage and coordinate energy efficiency implementation activities with NW Natural.
· Perform liaison role between Energy Trust staff and NW Natural and Washington stakeholders including regulatory agencies.
· Coordinate contracting process. This includes working with Energy Trust contract and program management staff to revise PMC contracts and execution of funding agreement with NW Natural.
· Monitor Washington effort expenditures across programs to ensure budget compliance.
· Coordinate with sector managers, program management contractors, and marketing staff to modify various program forms, marketing pieces, and correspondences.
· Under sector manager direction, work with program management contractors and program allies to facilitate the delivery of Energy Trust programs and initiatives in NW Natural Washington service territory.
· Performs all functions of the job in a safe and conscientious manner
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Position may supervise administrative support position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Qualified individuals please submit an application, cover letter and resume to:
Position: Project Manager
Attn: Kathleen Cannon
Energy Trust of Oregon
851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 1200
Portland, Oregon 97204
Salary commensurate with experience and skill set
This is a temporary position and does not include benefits
Applications accepted through Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
www.energytrust.org
NORTHWEST POWER
NORTHWEST VALUES
PUS (Energy Efficiency)
Energy Efficiency Programs Lead - Commercial Sector
6661-09-DE
Portland, OR
Position Information: This is a permanent position with a full-time work schedule.
Anticipated Number of Positions To Be Filled: More than One (1) position may be filled
Headquartered in Portland, OR, we are the Bonneville Power Administration (best know as BPA). We’ve been providing over a third of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years. While we take pride in helping to “keep the lights on” we also fund and manage one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world; invest in new renewable generating resources such as wind and geothermal projects; and are proud to be a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs.
How are we able to accomplish so much? It’s simple - our people! Not only is our work diverse but so are our employees who excel in a challenging work environment, where career opportunities and development are encouraged and achieved. We enjoy a range of competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, generous leave, secure retirement, and much more. And the best part of all, our employees know they make a difference every day providing a critical service to the public while they get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at www.bpa.gov.
POSITION SUMMARY
Join a high-powered team of energy efficiency and marketing experts who will be working with electric utilities and targeted consumer sectors to develop and implement new ways to leverage technology, reduce consumption, shape electric usage patterns, bring new products to market, and implement conservation practices to slow the need for new electric generation, reduce demand on the transmission grid and benefit the environment.
As a member of a cross-functional team composed of engineers, planners, energy use experts, and marketing professionals, your major task will be to develop, package, and implement annual consumer sector strategies and program implementation action plans for acquiring electric energy savings. Incumbent will design incentive structures, to promote the use of improved technologies and operating practices to reduced electric energy consumption. You will conduct market research to identify stakeholder needs and interests, the availability and practicality of incorporating state-of-the-art technology into energy consumption practices, analyze and promulgate current best practices in electric energy conservation. In performing the work, you will lead interdisciplinary teams of subject-matter experts, program planners and program implementation managers. You will, work directly with utility partners and other program stakeholders, and collaborate closely with experts in regional and national forums. You will serve as the organization’s representative for sector strategies, programs, activities, and initiatives and deliver periodic reports and presentations to BPA Power, Transmission, and Constituent Account Executives, and subject-matter experts in other business units on program initiatives and progress toward achieving sector goals, objectives, and targets.
Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related
HOW TO APPLY
All applications are initially evaluated based solely on the written material provided. At a minimum, a complete application includes your resume and your responses to the Knowledge,
Skill, and Ability (KSAs) evaluation elements provided in Vacancy Announcement #6661-09-DE, Public Utility Specialist (Energy Efficiency) available online at www.jobs.bpa.gov/job_search. This vacancy announcement will provide you with additional information and specific application instructions.
Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2009 from U.S. citizens only.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Siple, Assistant at 503-230-3302.
BENEFITS
BPA was recently selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the “Families in Good Company” award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it…
Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
Ten paid holidays per year
Unlimited sick leave accrual
Affordable health insurance
Life insurance provided
Secure Retirement Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
Family friendly leave
Federal Credit Union
Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program
ATTENTION RECRUITERS: BPA does not outsource recruitment services at this time. Please do not call.
Salary range: $71,087 - $109,895
NW Natural WA Effort
REPORTS TO: MANAGER OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
This temporary position provides design, development, implementation and ongoing management support for Energy Trust residential and commercial program activities in NW Natural Washington state service territory. The project manager will lead or work in multiple teams providing coordination and technical and implementation support for commercial and residential market initiatives and programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Project manage and coordinate energy efficiency implementation activities with NW Natural.
· Perform liaison role between Energy Trust staff and NW Natural and Washington stakeholders including regulatory agencies.
· Coordinate contracting process. This includes working with Energy Trust contract and program management staff to revise PMC contracts and execution of funding agreement with NW Natural.
· Monitor Washington effort expenditures across programs to ensure budget compliance.
· Coordinate with sector managers, program management contractors, and marketing staff to modify various program forms, marketing pieces, and correspondences.
· Under sector manager direction, work with program management contractors and program allies to facilitate the delivery of Energy Trust programs and initiatives in NW Natural Washington service territory.
· Performs all functions of the job in a safe and conscientious manner
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Position may supervise administrative support position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word software applications. Ability to build spreadsheet models to best manage programs.
- Strong analytical and internet research skills.
- Experience working on multiple team-based initiatives.
- Experience in all phases of managing contracts, from internal approval of funding, writing scopes of work, soliciting bids, negotiating and finalizing contracts, to managing the execution of the contract.
- Experience developing processes, and leading cross functional teams.
- Minimum of Bachelors degree and five years experience in technical engineering field or project management with emphasis on energy efficiency.
The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Qualified individuals please submit an application, cover letter and resume to:
Position: Project Manager
Attn: Kathleen Cannon
Energy Trust of Oregon
851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 1200
Portland, Oregon 97204
Salary commensurate with experience and skill set
This is a temporary position and does not include benefits
Applications accepted through Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
www.energytrust.org
NORTHWEST POWER
NORTHWEST VALUES
PUS (Energy Efficiency)
Energy Efficiency Programs Lead - Commercial Sector
6661-09-DE
Portland, OR
Position Information: This is a permanent position with a full-time work schedule.
Anticipated Number of Positions To Be Filled: More than One (1) position may be filled
Headquartered in Portland, OR, we are the Bonneville Power Administration (best know as BPA). We’ve been providing over a third of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years. While we take pride in helping to “keep the lights on” we also fund and manage one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world; invest in new renewable generating resources such as wind and geothermal projects; and are proud to be a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs.
How are we able to accomplish so much? It’s simple - our people! Not only is our work diverse but so are our employees who excel in a challenging work environment, where career opportunities and development are encouraged and achieved. We enjoy a range of competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, generous leave, secure retirement, and much more. And the best part of all, our employees know they make a difference every day providing a critical service to the public while they get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at www.bpa.gov.
POSITION SUMMARY
Join a high-powered team of energy efficiency and marketing experts who will be working with electric utilities and targeted consumer sectors to develop and implement new ways to leverage technology, reduce consumption, shape electric usage patterns, bring new products to market, and implement conservation practices to slow the need for new electric generation, reduce demand on the transmission grid and benefit the environment.
As a member of a cross-functional team composed of engineers, planners, energy use experts, and marketing professionals, your major task will be to develop, package, and implement annual consumer sector strategies and program implementation action plans for acquiring electric energy savings. Incumbent will design incentive structures, to promote the use of improved technologies and operating practices to reduced electric energy consumption. You will conduct market research to identify stakeholder needs and interests, the availability and practicality of incorporating state-of-the-art technology into energy consumption practices, analyze and promulgate current best practices in electric energy conservation. In performing the work, you will lead interdisciplinary teams of subject-matter experts, program planners and program implementation managers. You will, work directly with utility partners and other program stakeholders, and collaborate closely with experts in regional and national forums. You will serve as the organization’s representative for sector strategies, programs, activities, and initiatives and deliver periodic reports and presentations to BPA Power, Transmission, and Constituent Account Executives, and subject-matter experts in other business units on program initiatives and progress toward achieving sector goals, objectives, and targets.
Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related
HOW TO APPLY
All applications are initially evaluated based solely on the written material provided. At a minimum, a complete application includes your resume and your responses to the Knowledge,
Skill, and Ability (KSAs) evaluation elements provided in Vacancy Announcement #6661-09-DE, Public Utility Specialist (Energy Efficiency) available online at www.jobs.bpa.gov/job_search. This vacancy announcement will provide you with additional information and specific application instructions.
Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2009 from U.S. citizens only.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Siple, Assistant at 503-230-3302.
BENEFITS
BPA was recently selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the “Families in Good Company” award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it…
Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
Ten paid holidays per year
Unlimited sick leave accrual
Affordable health insurance
Life insurance provided
Secure Retirement Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
Family friendly leave
Federal Credit Union
Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program
ATTENTION RECRUITERS: BPA does not outsource recruitment services at this time. Please do not call.
Salary range: $71,087 - $109,895