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Applications will be accepted for this position until Monday, April 22, 2019

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Finance and/or the Assistant Director of Finance, to supervise the Utility Billing Division operations and personnel of the Department of Finance; to maintain a system of records therefor in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved office methods; to develop periodic and annual financial and operating reports for use by the City, State, and others; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervise all utility billing functions including, but not restricted to, meter readings, bill preparation, account collections and accounting of payment received, servicing customer inquiries, and handling of new accounts.

Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff including subordinate supervisors.

Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities of the division.

Interpret policies and procedures; and recommend changes as necessary.

Prepare staff report, studies and analyses; and make presentations before the North San Mateo County Sanitation District Board, City Council, the public and other agencies.

Prepare utility billing financial and operating reports.

Perform cash audit and determine adequacy of internal accounting controls on cash handling procedures.

Prepare and administer the Division's budget.

Manage and participate in administration of contracts relating to division operations.

Participate in and represent the Finance Department as a member of various committees.

Respond to non-routine customer service inquiries and complaints.

Work with IT staff and contractors to acquire, develop and modify computer applications related to the division's activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administration, effective supervision and personnel management; practices and procedures related to the accountings for cash receipts and the maintenance of customer accounts. Principles and practices of accounting principles for governmental enterprises and utilities, auditing, billing, collections, receivables, and internal control for cash receipts; principles and capabilities of computerized accounting and utilities systems.

Ability to:  Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel and provide on-the-job training; prepare complete and accurate reports; analyze a variety of data processing output and statistical reports; lean and apply pertinent legal requirements and departmental policies; operate office machines; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in working with and/or maintaining accounting systems (desirably with some involvement with utility operations), three years of supervisory responsibility.

Education: Graduation from college or equivalent with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a basis of two years experience for each year of college required.

Redwood City’s Public Works Services Department desires a motivated management analyst intern to assist the department with various projects throughout the summer.  The Public Works Services Department provides a wide range of services to Redwood City residents. Our services vary from utility services (water, sewer, solid waste) to environmental programs (water conservation, energy efficiency) and right-of way services (LED streetlights, traffic signs).

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and possesses a positive attitude; is able to work independently, conduct research projects, compile and analyze program data, and maintain a good work ethic. Prior website development or programming experience is desired.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: CONTINUOUS

THE POSITION 

The County Manager's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks qualified candidates with Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) and English bilingual skills for the position of 

Community Outreach Coordinator Intern - III. 
 

Working in conjunction with the North Fair Oaks Forward team and modeling the effective outreach efforts of the North Fair Oaks Forward projects, the Community Outreach Coordinator will organize community outreach and engagement efforts and coordinate the outreach work for multiple County departments.  
 

Focusing primarily on the northern areas of the peninsula, e.g., Daly City, Brisbane, San Bruno, South San Francisco, etc., and focusing on the predominantly Chinese-speaking communities, outreach efforts will be conducted bilingually and will include many opportunities for in-person meetings and interactions. The County is committed to reaching out to our diverse communities and providing resources and services that community members need in order to live happy, productive lives. 

It is an exciting time to be involved!
 

The Community Outreach Coordinator will work in partnership with the Spanish/English bilingual Outreach Coordinators that are part of the North Fair Oaks Forward team, will report to the Community Affairs Manager, and will work at the direction of the Assistant County Manager.  The Community Outreach Coordinator will also work closely with District One Supervisor Dave Pine and District Five Supervisor David Canepa, and their legislative staff members.  The Community Outreach Coordinator will also work with a diverse range of community leaders, members, and organizations including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and youth.  The selected individual must be comfortable with people from all walks of life and must be able to comport themselves appropriately.

Examples Of Duties: 
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and business owners throughout the County of San Mateo and especially in the North Peninsula areas
• Collaborate with various County departments and act as a liaison between the community and public agencies to share information and collect public input
• Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends
• Translate documents, presentations, and other content from English to Cantonese and/or Mandarin and vice versa
• Update websites, social media posts, mass emails, newsletters, and databases
• Provide assistance and staff support as needed

If you are interested in work that has an impact and makes positive change, we would like to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS 
Minimum requirements:

• Education:  The successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, Urban Planning, Asian Studies, Chinese Languages, etc.)
• Language Skills:  Oral and written fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English
• Experience:  Any work or volunteer experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills

The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Confidence in public speaking in Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English
• Strong written skills in Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to offer creative solutions or new program ideas for consideration and the ability to think critically about issues and challenge old ideas
• Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations; some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred
• Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office
• Commitment to strengthening neighborhoods in the North Peninsula communities

Salary and Benefits:

• This position is funded for 12-months and could be extended contingent on performance and program needs; the official classification for this position is Intern/Fellow III
• Depending on experience, the annual salary range is $24.00 - $32.00 per hour is offered and includes County benefits summarized at hr.smcgov.org/benefits.
• The position includes a portable 401A retirement plan and is not eligible for a defined benefit County pension.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply.  

Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English bi-lingual skills and a bachelor's degree are required for this position.  

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please go to the County's online application system at http://jobs.smcgov.org.  Once there you will complete a portion of the County Employment Application Form.  Then you must attach the following documents in Word or PDF format:

• Resume
• Cover Letter that describes your interest in the position
• Responses to Supplemental Questions:

1. Are you fluent in Spanish?                 Yes   No     
2. Are you fluent in Cantonese ?           Yes   No
3. Are you fluent in Mandarin?              Yes   No
4. Describe your education and work experience that has prepared you for the Outreach Coordinator position.
5. Describe your experience developing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating and outreach/educational program, event or project (including any website development or upkeep)  Be specific. 
6. Describe your experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with diverse community groups, non-profit organizations, community leaders or businesses.  Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and describe the purpose of your outreach. Be specific. 
7. Describe your experience in successfully promoting community/civic engagement opportunities with diverse communities.  Be specific. 
8. Describe a time when your communication skills have  helped you succeed in completing a project to achieve the goal.  Please explain your role and obstacles you overcame.  Be specific. 

If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  Incomplete applications, i.e., applications without the three attachments, will not be considered.

 

County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Term, extra help, Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, bilingual, coordinator

The Finance and Revenue Services Divisions are seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Finance/Revenue Intern.  This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in enhancing their knowledge and experience in finance, accounting, and office clerical functions.  Through mentorship and under general supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible to complete specific projects and a variety of on-going assignments to help develop their knowledge and skills.  

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The North Coast County Water District is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I/II.

To apply, please review the job description and submit a resume, job application and supplemental questionnaire to jobs@nccwd.com or mail to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Submissions must be complete to be considered. Application packets may be obtained online at www.nccwd.com or at the District office located at 2400 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica.

Live Scan background check must be completed prior to employment.

Open Until Filled.

Salary: Steps DOQ
Utility Maintenance Worker I: $4161.00-$5310.00 Monthly
Utility Maintenance Worker II: $4678.00-$5970.00 Monthly

We invite applications for the position of

Community Preservation Specialist

Why Consider The City of Half Moon Bay?
 

It's simple: We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to our community, and we want you to join us!  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and collaborative team, meeting our City Council's mission to:

• Improve and maintain the City’s infrastructure while building a more sustainable and resilient community
• Promote the health and well-being of the community, including developing opportunities for affordable housing
• Support and sustain a business environment that contributes to economic prosperity
• Engage the community through expansive outreach and community partnerships

This is a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City of Half Moon Bay over the past several years. 

About The Position

Half Moon Bay's Community Development Department is seeking a highly motivated, pragmatic, community-oriented individual to serve as the City’s Community Preservation Specialist. This individual will have a direct and meaningful impact on improving the quality of the City’s downtown, neighborhoods, and public spaces by educating and encouraging compliance with the City’s codes and ordinances. The individual will also be required to pursue abatement  in cases where voluntary compliance cannot be achieved. The Community Preservation Specialist will primarily work with a dynamic team of Community Development staff members who are specialists in building and planning. This position will also interface with and support the efforts of the Public Works and the City Manager’s office from time to time, thereby providing for a wide variety of work experience and a broader perspective about community preservation and quality of life. This is a full-time, benefited position that may occasionally require weekend or evening work.

What You Will Do

The Community Preservation Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Provides information to community members, tourists, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; supports community engagement and education about safe and appropriate use of private and public property.
• Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal, building, and zoning codes, ordinances, housing standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
• Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation to the public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations.
• Prepares and issues notices of violation or noncompliance, final notices, and misdemeanor citations and other correspondence according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.
• Collaborates with City planning, building, engineering, police, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other City personnel and departments.
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow- up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non- compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings.
• Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, commercial, and/or agricultural and open space areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$26.48/hour

Part Time Hours: Morning/Afternoon Shifts.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to read, record, and report readings of meters; to make customer service changes; and to do related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

On an assigned route and schedule, reads utility meters and records the reading on prepared forms; removes all debris impeding meter readings such as water, dirt, etc.; removes meter register cover, when necessary, to clean and/or replace glass so that an accurate reading may be obtained; makes customer service changes, including routine service turn-on and turn-off, and delinquent account service turn-off; answers customer questions regarding meter readings. Assists in clerical operations in billing and collecting for services; notes and reports utility conditions requiring attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Learn the methods of meter reading, office procedures relating to billing for water service, and the technical operations as related to meter reading; work responsibly and without immediate supervision in assigned duties; keep simple records and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  None

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:  An incumbent in this position is required to walk extensively, usually 3-5 miles daily; work almost exclusively outdoors under a variety of weather conditions (including rain, cold, fog, and sunshine); remove and replace meter covers weighing 5 to 50 lbs.; read on an average 300 meters daily; at each meter location may be required to bend, squat, or kneel to reach below ground level to read, clean, or remove assorted debris, dirt, or water as necessary.

Are you interested in working for an innovative public agency that is doing something NOW for the environment?  Do you possess the technical skills and experience to help support the continued growth of a leading community choice aggregation (CCA) program?  If so, please apply for this amazing opportunity to the part of the solution as a Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst at Peninsula Clean Energy Authority (PCE).  Depending on the qualification of the selected individual, this position could be filled at the Senior Analyst level or Analyst level. 

The Regulatory Analyst works under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and the PCE's General Counsel and has responsibility for a wide range of Peninsula Clean Energy's regulatory matters. The Regulatory Analyst evaluates proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state agencies to assess the impact on PCE, develops PCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support PCE's position. The Regulatory Analyst represents PCE regarding regulatory issues at the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), the trade association representing community choice energy programs. This position performs related work and other analytic tasks for PCE as required.

The Regulatory Analyst works independently to perform assignments under the general direction described above. The incumbent participates as a PCE representative before various regulatory agencies, including the CPUC, in matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including ratemaking and rulemaking proceedings. The Regulatory Analyst is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs, providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters, preparing data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participating in administrative hearings, and researching and preparing legislative policy responses at the State and local levels.

This position may have future supervisory responsibilities and may have oversight responsibility for external contractors depending on the project.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
Peninsula Clean Energy is the new community choice energy program for San Mateo County.  PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county.  The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE.  

PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  Residential customers make up about 270,000 of the accounts, and 37% of the electrical load, with commercial/industrial making up about 30,000 accounts and 63% of the electrical load.  PCE became the fifth operating CCE when it launched in October 2016. 

Examples of Duties: 

• Develop high-level policy and responses for key regulatory issues affecting PCE, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory action for management consideration
• Represent PCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits
• Track, review, analyze, and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact PCE and its customers
• Track, analyze, and interpret regulatory proposals and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from PCE
• Under direction of management, work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, California Energy Commission, California Legislature, and any other legal or regulatory body as required
• Under direction of management, represent PCE in work with other CCAs and at CalCCA

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs at an electric utility, energy-related company, non-profit, regulatory agency, or public policy organization with emphasis on electric procurement issues, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy policy generally, or closely related field.
• Master's in above fields is a plus and will be considered as one (1) year of experience towards the minimum.

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility regulatory issues and regulatory relations covering topics such as the integrated resource planning, electric vehicle policy, energy storage policy, low-income/disadvantaged communities programs and policies, utility rate design, net energy metering, and demand response programs and policies
• CPUC regulatory practice, protocol, and procedures
• California legislative history regarding CCAs
• Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory activity
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within PCE and the greater CCE community
• Write skillfully, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, and related regulatory correspondence
• Communicate effectively verbally about complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences
• Be thorough and detail-oriented
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required for the position. Position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and twisting in the performance of daily activities. The position requires hand manipulation and repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The position requires near and far vision in reading reports and use of a computer. Acute hearing is required in supporting meetings and providing phone and in-person customer service. The position occasionally requires lifting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds. PCE will make reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability upon request.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst: Your Name"

Application Materials must include:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Resume
• A Writing Sample as described below
• Complete and thoughtful responses to the supplemental topics identified below

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Final Date for Submitting Application Materials: Open Until Filled
Application Screening (tentative): January 11, 2019
Initial Interviews (tentative): January 14, 2019
Finalist Interviews (tentative): January 22, 2019

For questions regarding this position and the recruitment, please contact hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

This position will be open until filled.  Dates for the first round of application screenings and interviews are listed above.  Because this position can be filled at any time, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  If the position is not filled after the first round of interviews, additional application screenings and interviews will be scheduled. 

WRITING SAMPLE INFORMATION

• Along with your cover letter expressing interest in this position, your resume, and responses to the supplemental topics listed below, please attach an example of your professional writing that best demonstrates your qualifications as someone with superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislative correspondence, position papers, analytical models, testimonies, exhibits, etc.  Information can be redacted as appropriate.

 
SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS

1. Provide a narrative summary of your qualifications for the position of Regulatory Analyst / Senior Regulator Analyst.
2. One of the duties of this position will be evaluating proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to assess the impact on Peninsula Clean Energy. Please provide a specific example of your experience evaluating and analyzing proposed regulatory policies for their impacts on a business or industry.
3. Describe your experience representing an agency before regulatory agencies and trade associations in such matters as ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, and proposed rules and regulations.
4. Describe what you think are the biggest challenges facing CCAs in the present regulatory and business environment within California.  Please be specific.  As part of your response, describe how you have managed similar challenges in a similar position, and how you have assisted your prior employer in navigating similar challenges.

Peninsula Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THE POSITION 
The Manager of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Strategy will create and implement a DER strategy for one of California's largest CCAs covering the full range of DER resources including generation, storage, and demand response.  This is an exciting opportunity to increase local renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area.  This person will work under the supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Director of Power Resources, the Director of Energy Programs and the Director of Customer Care.  The ideal candidate will have at least five – seven years of directly related experience.  More information is available below and at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com.   

About Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County.  PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  PCE is the fifth operating CCE in California and launched in October 2016.
 
PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were unanimous in their support for joining PCE.  

Examples of Duties: 
PCE has a goal to meet 100% of our customer's load with renewable energy by 2025.  PCE expects implementation of DERs to play a significant role in meeting this goal.   The Manager of DER Strategy will create a distributed generation strategy and launch procurement efforts to develop opportunities to employ DERs in San Mateo County.  The Manager of DER Strategy will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders (including developers, technology providers, site hosts, regulators, and board members), coordinate local community-based renewable/GHG-free energy projects, and participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as community events.  The Manager of DER Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholder groups, and for communicating PCE's central messages consistently.  

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  Peninsula Clean Energy offers competitive benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience/Education:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental planning or a related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above including working at a project developer, on DER programs in the utility industry, and/or with a CCA program.  Master's degree in business administration is desirable.  
 
Experience and Knowledge:

• Direct experience designing and developing DER installations including evaluating site locations, estimating system output, analyzing costs and benefits, and familiarity with interconnection policies and procedures, and DER system design. 
• Deeply familiar with the DER landscape including DER technologies, contracting structures, local, state, and federal policy, funding sources and opportunities, and best practices for procurement design and implementation.
• Existing relationships with a significant number of DER stakeholders, developers and decision makers. 
• A successful history developing new business, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, developing proposals, and executing projects to completion with well-thought-out scopes of work and budgets.
• Knowledge of power purchase agreement structures, general terms and conditions and excellent negotiation skills. 
• Experience writing or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other procurement processes for renewable energy projects.
• Experience building financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy structures, including PPAs, leases, and ownership models.  
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, microgrids, and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts. 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as others. 

Ability to:

• Produce exceptional written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations.
• Travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Work with tools including Gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools.
• Be part of a team of committed people.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervisory role anticipated at this time, but this could change as PCE grows over time.  

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Manager DER Strategy: Your Name"

The application materials must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the four Supplemental Questions listed below

Supplemental Questions

1. Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for this position, and how the position fits into your career goals and aspirations.  Specifically, describe your experience and / or knowledge of procuring or developing distributed generation projects.
2. Describe how you would evaluate the viability and value of a proposed DER project. 
3. Please describe your experience in developing feed-in tariffs, solar programs, and/or other innovative wholesale or retail-based energy programs. 
4. In this position, you will be part of a small, but growing, team of professionals. Describe your experience working as part of a team and indicate how you add value to the team. If you have managed or supervised employees, please describe that experience as well. 

For more information about this position please call Peninsula Clean Energy at 1-866-966-0110.

The County of San Mateo is looking for a Spanish/English bilingual individual to join the Office of Community Affairs, as an Outreach Coordinator Intern - III. 

The Office of Community Affairs manages activities performed previously by the North Fair Oaks Outreach Team. The Outreach Team was formed in response to Supervisor Warren Slocum's request for a coordinated approach to informing and engaging the North Fair Oaks  community in county sponsored projects and services that will affect their future.

The Outreach Team organizes community outreach and engagement efforts, and coordinates the outreach work for multiple County departments with projects within unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.

The County of San Mateo is home to over 772,000 residents, about 25% of whom are Hispanic or Latino. Considering the large number of Spanish speakers in the community, outreach is always conducted bilingually and includes many opportunities for in-person meetings and interactions. The Outreach Team has done a great job of community engagement and there are significant projects on the immediate horizon that will require creativity and hard work! It's an exciting and challenging time to be involved!

The next Outreach Coordinator will work with two other bilingual outreach coordinators at the direction of the Assistant County Manager and will report to the Community Affairs Manager.  The Outreach Team members work with a diverse range of community members and community leaders, including educators, non-profit organizations, religious groups, business owners, and youth. Team members must be comfortable with people from all walks of life and must be able to comport themselves appropriately.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and business owners to engage the overall community in various initiatives set by the County of San Mateo
• Collaborate with various County departments and act as a liaison between the North Fair Oaks community and public agencies to share information and collect public input
• Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends
• Translate documents, presentations, and other content from English to Spanish and vice versa
• Update website, social media posts, mass emails, newsletters, and databases
• Provide assistance and staff support as needed

If you are interested in work that has an impact and makes positive change, we would like to hear from you! 

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  The successful completion of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, Urban Planning, Chicano Studies, Spanish, etc.)
• Language Skills:  Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience:  Any work or volunteer experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills

The Ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Confidence in public speaking in both Spanish and English
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to offer creative solutions or new programs for consideration and the ability to think critically about issues and challenge old ideas
• Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations.  Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred
• Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office
• Commitment to developing a better neighborhood for the North Fair Oaks community

Salary and Benefits:

• This position is funded for 12-months and could be extended contingent on performance and program needs
• Depending on experience, the annual salary range is $24.00 - $32.00 per hour is offered and includes County benefits summarized at hr.smcgov.org/benefits.
• The position includes a portable 401A retirement plan and is not eligible for a defined benefit County pension.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply.  

Spanish and English bi-lingual skills and a bachelor's degree are required for this position.  

This is now a continuous recruitment, which may close at any time.  The final filing date will be posted five days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately.  Because this is a continuous recruitment, a hiring selection may be made at any time within the process.

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please go to the County's online application system at http://jobs.smcgov.org.  In addition to completing the County Employment Application Form, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, please attach the following documents in Word or PDF format:

• Resume.
• Cover Letter that describes your interest in the position.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions:

1. Are you fluent in Spanish?                Yes    No      
2. Are you fluent in Cantonese ?          Yes    No
3. Are you fluent in Mandarin?             Yes    No
4. Describe your education and work experience that has prepared you for the Outreach Coordinator position.
5. Describe your experience developing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating and outreach/educational program, event or project (including any website development or upkeep)  Be specific. 
6. Describe your experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with diverse community groups, non-profit organizations, community leaders or businesses.  Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and describe the purpose of your outreach. Be specific. 
7. Describe your experience in successfully promoting community/civic engagement opportunities with diverse communities.  Be specific. 
8. Describe a time when your communication skills have  helped you succeed in completing a project to achieve the goal.  Please explain your role and obstacles you overcame.  Be specific. 

If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  Incomplete applications, i.e., applications without the three attachments, will not be considered.

For additional information regarding the application process, please call (650) 363-1938 or (650) 363-4385.
 
Apply Immediately.  A selection could be made at any time.

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.

The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (072518) (Outreach Coordinator - Intern/Fellow III - I054)