Required:
- This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Economics, Energy Industry Program Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related energy field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and related work experience.
- This position requires a minimum of eight years’ professional experience in a related field.
- The following competencies are important for success in this position: excellent written and oral communication, data analysis and management, results driven, internal controls/integrity, customer service orientation, business acumen and safety consciousness.
- In depth knowledge of different types of electrical equipment and appliances used by industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Knowledge of public, customer-facing programs such as energy efficiency, electric vehicles, customer owned renewable energy, or other carbon related programs.
- Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated technical aptitude.
- Self-starter and creative thinker that can work independently for most actions and decisions.
- Experience with public outreach and community related events and initiatives with an ability to give presentations on behalf of Department programs.
- Participate in some evening and weekend events.
- Experience administering and growing customer benefit programs such as Energy Waste Reduction, and/or low-Income programs.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements of pertinent local, state, or federal mandates.
- Proficient/Advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Must have a valid MI driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Required to follow BWL’s Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Preferred:
- Experience working for an electric utility.
- Familiarity with BWL customer base and service area.
- Energy Auditing.
- Certified Energy Manager.
- Understanding of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and business management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Budgeting and/or financial management.
- Program Development.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and uneven terrain. Occasional on-call and after-hours work may be required to address environmental emergencies. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
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