Power Trader, Sr. jobs in Lompoc, CA

Final Filing Date: First review of applications will be on February 25, 2024. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 

Description:

Assists in performing various types of work assignments supporting water and electric conservation programs within the City of Lompoc. The candidate should have a desire to learn and an interest in interacting with utility customers.

This position is part-time, with a flexible schedule of 10-18 hours/week in Lompoc. A 6-month minimum commitment is encouraged.

The intern will gain experience working with:

•    Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Databases

•    Utility Customer Assistance Programs

•    Public Utility Procedures, Laws and Regulations

•    Water Use Audits and Education

•    Microsoft Access and Excel Databases

•    Community-Focused Customer Service

Examples of Duties:

Come support the Conservation division to include answering customer calls, investigating water and electric high bill complaints; assist with the City's water leak detection and repair grant project with administrative (reporting) support and implementation of grant project initiatives.

•    Gather, compile, tabulate, and report statistical data.

•    Assist in research projects, special reports, and special projects.

•    Acquire working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment, and organizational systems.

•    Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance.

•    Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Academic status at an accredited college or university taking courses as a full-time student leading to an Environmental Studies, Civil or Electric Engineering degree, or a degree in a field related to the work which is performed.

Knowledge of:

•    General Engineering Methodologies in Electrical discipline.

•    Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, database familiarity, general computer skills.

•    Record-keeping and organizational methodologies.

•    Office equipment and systems such as phones, copiers, scanners, and email.

Ability to:

•    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

•    Collect, compile, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data.

•    Answer phone inquiries.

•    Utilize computer programs such as MS Office and Excel.

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