Compensation: $31.34 – $39.31 per hour (Appointments typically start at the beginning of the hourly range.)
Applicants must submit an RCEA Employment Application, Resume, and response to Supplemental Questions to RCEA, 633 3rd Street, Eureka CA 95501, or to hr@redwoodenergy.org. Attn: DSM Specialist, position #298. Incomplete application packages are subject to immediate disqualification. Application and supplemental questionnaire are available at https://redwoodenergy.org/employment/.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) has been helping Humboldt County use energy more wisely for over 20 years. The Demand Side Management (DSM) Department has an opening for a Residential Energy Assessment Specialist, who will participate in all areas of RCEA’s residential customer programs, primarily performing phone-based and supporting in-person residential energy assessments.
Under general supervision, the Residential Energy Assessment Specialist performs the following activities:
Independently perform phone-based home energy assessments
Support in-person home energy assessments and installations of simple efficiency items such as LED light bulbs and showerheads
Prepare Residential Energy Efficiency Kits, including inventorying and ordering supplies and shipping to residential customers
Review and analyze customer energy usage
Assist with in-person and virtual outreach events and workshops
Prepare customer energy reports and advise customers on energy efficiency
Accurately record collected data
Support RCEA’s residential rebate program(s)
Other program support duties as assigned
(Duties may vary and are subject to change)
The successful applicant will have a combination of some of the following:
Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce customer energy costs
Familiarity with performing residential energy audits or assessments
Ability to communicate the value of energy efficiency, demand response, and electrification to the general public.
Knowledge of home building systems such as water heating, space heating, insulation, appliances, and lighting
Effective communication, report writing, and data entry skills.
Experience with MS applications and Salesforce databases, or equivalents.
Relevant trainings and professional certifications may include BPI Building Science Principles Certification, energy audit trainings, home weatherization trainings, home inspection trainings, Microsoft Excel/ Word/SharePoint trainings, and Customer Relationship Management software/Salesforce trainings.
Applicants who do not possess a BPI Building Sciences Principles Certification will be expected to obtain this certification within one year of hire.
If you prioritize working for an organization that focuses on community service, fosters a team atmosphere, and supports enterprising approaches you may be a great addition to our team.
About RCEA:
RCEA is a local government joint powers agency established in 2003, located in Eureka, California. RCEA’s purpose is to develop and implement sustainable energy initiatives that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient, and renewable resources available in the region. RCEA launched a Community Choice Energy program in 2017 to procure electricity for Humboldt County residents and businesses. In addition to implementing energy efficiency projects throughout Humboldt County, RCEA is the Portfolio Administrator for the Northern Rural Energy Network, delivering energy efficiency programs throughout 17 North Coast and Sierra Nevada counties.
Work Schedule and Benefits:
This position is a non-exempt full-time assignment, scheduled for 40 hours per week. This position will perform most work at RCEA’s central office location in Eureka, CA. Some local travel will be required. Office hours are 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
All full-time positions enjoy RCEA’s benefits package which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (RCEA pays the full premium for single coverage, with 50% share for 2-party and families), employer-sponsored EAP and $25,000 Life Insurance, paid vacation (starting at 15 days/year), sick leave (8 hours/month), 15 annual paid holidays, $4,000 401(a) Employer contribution with up to 7% employee match, and voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation plan.