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ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYST / MUNICIPAL ENERGY COORDINATOR Position is responsible for providing technical assistance to select Cape Cod municipalities (currently Brewster, Chatham, and Orleans) on energy and climate matters and coordinates the Cape Light Compact?s energy efficiency programs within these select communities as well as support for the Cape Light Compact?s energy efficiency programs across the Cape and Vineyard. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify energy and climate grant opportunities on behalf of the town. Prepare grant applications and coordinate and oversee Town energy and climate grants. Provide monthly updates on town energy and climate matters to appropriate parties. Provide staff support to Energy and Climate Action Committee, including attending monthly meetings. Prepares communications for residents and businesses on Town energy initiatives. Assist with internal review of existing and proposed solar PV projects and associated electric utility schedule Z?s. Coordinate with Town staff on routine reconciliation of municipal electric usage and net metering credits from solar PV projects. Work with town staff and representatives from Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative to ensure existing solar PV systems are working at optimal production levels. Assist in reviewing potential locations for or monitoring Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations within the Town, and any reporting requested. Coordinate with regional, state and utility representatives on EV applications and grant opportunities. Manages Mass Energy Insight (MEI) to track municipal energy usage, create reports and add new accounts. Serves as the primary contact for the Town?s Green Communities initiative. Responsible for coordinating with Cape Light Compact staff as needed for compliance with state reporting. Monitors and supports grants and programs through federal and state programs. Coordinates with the Compact to ensure that all parties are well-represented and coordinate services and funding. Performs other related job duties as required. JUDGMENT AND COMPLEXITY The work requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, regulations, and precedents, which may be complex. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires understanding, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local regulations. CONFIDENTIALITY Employee has access to some confidential and sensitive information in the performance of their duties. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor\'s degree in environmental studies, sustainability or public administration or related field, and 3 to 5 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions. General knowledge of the purposes and responsibilities of Massachusetts energy efficiency programs. General understanding of the Massachusetts Green Community Act. General understanding of Massachusetts procurement laws. Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain good public relations, effective collaborative working relationships with electric utility professionals and consultants, and to respond courteously and professionally. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects. Skills: Excellent project management, organizational and administrative skills. Excellent communication skills. Advanced computer skills; Microsoft Office products.