Climate & Energy Technician

Reports to: Climate & Energy Project Manager

Schedule: Full‐Time, Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

Location: Remote/Hybrid with preference for qualified individuals located in the SBC service territory (Sierra Nevada) or adjacent counties.

About Sierra Business Council

Sierra Business Council (SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization catalyzing and demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada region. Our goal is a diverse, inventive, and sustainable region where the economy is vibrant, the land is thriving, and the communities offer opportunities for all.

Our Climate & Energy programming spans a diverse range of work and includes energy technical assistance, climate and adaptation planning, education and outreach, funding opportunities, and workforce development.

Our company culture supports a passion for the environment, small businesses, advocacy, recreation, and the close‐knit communities that characterize the region. We provide meaningful work in an environment that nurtures our team and supports a healthy work-life balance. While we are currently based out of Truckee, CA, our team members are located in communities throughout the Sierra region.

Position Summary

The Climate & Energy Technician will help SBC advance our climate impact initiatives. Our team is focused on implementing programs that achieve significant emissions reductions and cost saving measures for communities and jurisdictions in the Sierra Nevada. We are looking for a motivated and passionate team member to help us advance our portfolio of climate and energy projects.

This position will work on the Climate and Energy Team, with a focus on energy efficiency implementation programming (including the Northern Rural Energy Network (NREN) program and the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW) program), with support for other Climate and Energy projects (including electrification programming and greenhouse gas inventories). The Climate & Energy Technician will help ensure these programs meet their deliverables to assist Sierra Nevada communities in implementing climate action and energy efficiency measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Climate & Energy Technician position is primarily responsible for providing client recruitment, outreach, community engagement, facility auditing, data analysis, client management, and support services under SBC’s Climate and Energy programs.

NREN position elements include:

• Assist with marketing and implementing the NREN program, including:
  • Residential & commercial energy efficiency rebates - outreach, rebate applicant support, review & processing rebate applications
  • Residential energy efficiency technical assistance - outreach, home assessments, energy efficiency saving kits, education
  • Financing - outreach, reviewing & processing loan applications
  • Workforce education & training - outreach, enrollment
  • Codes & standards - outreach, education

SNEW position elements include:

• Develop relationships with SNEW clients: public agencies and small businesses
• Conceive and implement outreach strategies to engage clients with SNEW services
• Develop and distribute energy efficiency educational materials
• Help clients evaluate and pursue energy efficiency opportunities, including:
  • Conducting energy benchmarking analyses and reports
  • Conducting energy audits and facilitating contractor retrofits
  • Conducting greenhouse gas inventories and climate action planning
  • Helping clients navigate rebate, incentive, and financing programs for energy efficiency implementation
  • Facilitating meetings for clients and stakeholders

Other Climate and Energy programming include supporting:

• Go Electric Truckee Tahoe
• Climate Transformation Alliance for the Truckee-Tahoe region
• Travel within project region, including overnight is required
• Position overview is not construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employee may be required to perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or equivalent of 2 years of related work experience in the energy efficiency field
• Experience designing and implementing client outreach and recruitment tactics
• Knowledge of building energy efficiency measures and strategies
• Knowledge of facility energy audits, benchmarking reports, greenhouse gas inventories, and/or climate action planning
• Collaborative, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team, to learn on the job, and to be flexible/adaptable
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to meet or exceed deliverables
• Established analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to develop strong, effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data and information
• Must be able to follow organizational policies and procedures

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• A pre‐employment background screening will be performed
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job satisfactorily

• Flexible Schedule
• Employer Paid Medical for Employee & Dependents
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision for Employee
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development