Energy Dispatch Director jobs in Monterey, CA

Are you passionate about renewable energy and driving positive change in our Central Coast communities? Do you have experience managing teams and programs related to electrification incentives and other innovative renewable energy based initiatives? If so, apply immediately! 

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking a Manager of Energy Programs to oversee and lead the energy programs division under the direction of the Director of Energy Programs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would have experience with electrification incentive programs and working knowledge of associated software for data analytics. This ideal candidate would also have experience directly managing an internal team and external vendors. Finally, the candidate should also have strong written and oral communication skills to write reports and present to key stakeholders.

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is a Community Choice Aggregation agency established by local communities to source clean and renewable electricity for 435,000 customers in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties.  3CE’s board of directors represents 35 local city and county governments throughout the Central Coast.  3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility-scale renewable electricity generation provided at competitive rates and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and built environments. 3CE promotes long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy. 3CE is dedicated to serving the unique needs of our diverse community and achieving economic and environmental benefits through the advancement of renewable energy.

• Supervise staff in carrying out analysis, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of 3CE’s portfolio of energy programs in support of transportation, building, and agriculture electrification and demand side management throughout 3CE’s service area.
• Work closely with other 3CE departments (Communications and Outreach, Data and Analytics, Power Supply, Finance, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs) as needed to ensure the success of energy programs and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff from Member Agencies in support of regional electrification, policy initiatives, and local climate action plans.
• Support/lead procurement and contracting initiatives in support of energy programs as well as ongoing budget oversight and vendor management.
• Support/lead the development of partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, businesses, start-ups, and non-profits to create opportunities for program funding, new program markets and more effective program design and implementation. 
• Support/lead the development of applications in response to funding opportunities issued by Federal, State, and regional agencies.
• Support/lead capital project development and management in support of 3CE energy programs and strategic initiatives.
• Write staff reports and give presentations to 3CE Boards and Community Advisory Council.   
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Project/program management
• Principles of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and infrastructure. 
• Strong understanding of statistics, machine learning, and optimization algorithms and principles, and their application.
• End-to-end knowledge of retail customer programs (design, development, implementation, evaluation, measurement, and verification). 
• Familiarity with policies and procedures at the CPUC, CEC, CARB, and the California ISO related to decarbonization, electrification, building codes, distributed energy resources, rates and customer programs. 
• Deeper subject matter expertise in one or more of the following topics: state and local climate and energy policy, pathways to deep decarbonization, wholesale and retail power markets, resource planning, energy usage in the built environment, building codes and end uses, transportation electrification, grid integration, electric distribution system, and grid edge technologies.

• Ability to work independently or in a team, as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and GIS software.
• Superior project management skills, including managing multiple priorities.
• Superior people management experience and skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Interact effectively with customers, local community groups and organizations, and 3CE staff and consultants
• Manage multiple projects and time efficiently
• Be detail oriented and multi-task when needed
• Resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy in all situations.