ENERGY CONSERVATION COORD

SUMMARY:

The Energy Conservation Coordinator is responsible for providing energy conservation information and assistance to state and local government officials. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises a small administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.

Develops and presents training programs, workshops, and seminars to state and local government officials concerning: energy conservation techniques, programs, available federal grants or methods of financing projects, procedures for grant applications, and state and federal energy conservation laws.

Meets with and assists state and local government officials in implementing energy conservation programs or to urge the implementation of programs, such as weatherization, new building codes, and/or financing of proposed programs.

Researches, analyzes, and compiles emergency conservation data, and repairs a variety of reports and/or develops various printed material for dissemination to state and local governments.

Attends various meetings, seminars, and workshops to obtain information or to make presentations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines relating energy conservation. Knowledge of state and federal requirements governing grants administration. Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. Ability to coordinate and present training programs. Ability to research and compile comprehensive reports. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, general business, public administration or a related field; plus two years of experience involving energy or conservation program administration or a related field, including one year in a leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.